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The secret to this recipe is the high-quality additions. No acid is ever needed with great tomatoes. They have enough of their own.

Servings: 4

Ready Time: 10 minutes

The best tomato salad

4 juicy ripe tomatoes, heirloom or not

Kosher salt

3 tbsp best olive oil you have

Additions

Buffalo mozzarella or burrata cheese

Sliced vidalia or red onions

Pesto

Crumbled ricotta

Method

Slice tomatoes and lay on a platter.

Sprinkle with salt, olive oil and a grind of pepper.

Serve as is or add any of the additions.

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