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Heirloom tomatoes can't be beat for a strikingly colorful presentation. They're also perfect for throwing together a refreshingly simple salad. Doesn't that just scream summer food?

4 heirloom tomatoes, such as brandywine, black krim or yellow (or any variety of homegrown tomato)
sea salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 small bunch basil
Slice tomatoes and place them on a platter.
Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper and drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomatoes.
Slice the basil leaves and sprinkle on top.
Sarah Christine Bolton, CDKitchen Staff
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