🥗 Sliced Tomato with Salt & Pepper (Simple Recipe)
🛒 Ingredients (1–2 servings)
1–2 ripe tomatoes (heirloom or vine-ripened are 🔥)
Salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
Freshly ground black pepper
Optional upgrades (pick what you like):
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh basil or parsley
A tiny splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice
👩🍳 How to Make It
Slice the tomatoes
Cut into thick rounds or wedges—whatever feels right.
Arrange nicely
Lay them on a plate so they’re not piled up too much.
Season
Sprinkle salt evenly, then add freshly ground black pepper.
Optional glow-up
Drizzle a little olive oil
Add chopped basil
A few drops of balsamic or lemon for brightness
Rest for 2–3 minutes
This lets the salt bring out the tomato juices = extra flavor 😌
💡 Pro Tips
Use room-temperature tomatoes — cold tomatoes taste way less flavorful.
If your tomatoes aren’t super sweet, add one tiny pinch of sugar (optional, but chef-y).
Flaky salt on top at the end hits different.
🍽 Great With
Toasted bread
Eggs
Grilled chicken or fish
Or just eaten straight from the plate like a snack 😄
Want a fancy version next? Like a tomato salad with mozzarella or feta?
