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Tomato Salad

on February 07, 2013

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Ripe sweet tomatoes (Roma - not too ripe)
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil (lots - 8 leaves) coarsely chopped
Balsamic vinegar
Optional - olive oil
Optional - garlic

-All -Salad Tomato Salad

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