Heirloom Tomato Salad

During the peak of summer when heirloom tomatoes are at their best, why get complicated?  Heirlooms, olive oil and garden fresh herbs are all you need for a delicious summer salad.  The taste is incredible and the wide variety of colors from green to yellow and purple with add life to your dinner table.

Ingredients:

• 4 large heirloom tomatoes of varying colors, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup thyme leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• sea salt
• freshly cracked black peppercorns
• sliced pecorino romano cheese (optional)

Core tomatoes using paring knife and slice thinly.  Remove basil and thyme leaves from herb stems and chop.  Place tomatoes in a bowl and add olive oil and sprinkle with herbs.  Add sea salt and pepper.  Serve with sliced romano cheese.