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

Ingredients

• 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.