Tomatoes Vinaigrette - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. minced fresh basil or 1/2 tsp. dried whole basil
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
additional chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Preparation

Slice tomatoes; place in a serving bowl.
Sprinkle with 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons parsley.
Combine next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously.
Pour over tomatoes. Chill 3 hours.
Sprinkle with additional parsley, if desired. Yield: 8 servings.