Bringing tomatoes to the 4th

zeuspaul · July 2, 2015

I am bringing tomato slices on a platter for the burgers to a rather large 4th of July get together. I have a lot of tomatoes ripening now so I will probably take a bowl of cherries too.

My question is about salad tomatoes. There are usually a couple of green salads. What is the best way to bring tomatoes as a side to add to the salads? Do I quarter them and put them in a bowl with tongs for serving? Should I add some fresh basil? Should I sprinkle some vinegar and olive oil on them?

CamuMahubah · July 3, 2015

Skip the vinegar.

Olive oil and sea salt.

Slices.

Father'sDaughter · July 3, 2015

If you're intending for people to add them to a green salad (which they will then dress), I'd go with naked quartered tomatoes in a bowl with tongs.

July 2, 2015	#1
zeuspaul Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: North County, San Diego Posts: 419	Bringing tomatoes to the 4th I am bringing tomato slices on a platter for the burgers to a rather large 4th of July get together. I have a lot of tomatoes ripening now so I will probably take a bowl of cherries too. My question is about salad tomatoes. There are usually a couple of green salads. What is the best way to bring tomatoes as a side to add to the salads? Do I quarter them and put them in a bowl with tongs for serving? Should I add some fresh basil? Should I sprinkle some vinegar and olive oil on them?

July 3, 2015	#2
CamuMahubah Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Alliance Nebraska Posts: 169	Skip the vinegar. Olive oil and sea salt. Slices.

July 3, 2015	#3
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,917	If you're intending for people to add them to a green salad (which they will then dress), I'd go with naked quartered tomatoes in a bowl with tongs.