This is really more of a celebration than a recipe.  I was at the market and came across a beautiful array of tomatoes.  Greens, yellows, rich reds in all shapes and sizes.  I realize they weren't picked from the garden off the plant but they did have a faint homegrown smell to them that I just couldn't resist.  Their flavors were tempted out of them by the dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Mop the dressing up with some hearty multi grain bread and add a sprinkle of basil leaves and you have a treat and a promise of what is in store later in the summer.

Tomato Salad.

As many different types of tomatoes as you can lay your hands on.

Fresh basil leaves

For the dressing.

3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar

6-7 tablespoons of olive oil

Pinch of Sea Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 minced garlic clove

Pinch of sugar

Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a platter.

To make the dressing, place all the ingredients into a jar and shake vigorously.  Check the seasonings.  Pour over the tomatoes.  Sprinkle with a tiny bit more salt and pepper. Add the basil leaves and serve.