Marinated Heirloom Tomato Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar OK)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 lbs tomatoes, mixed firm-ripe heirloom
3 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped fresh
3 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped fresh
salt, to taste
black pepper, fresh cracked, to taste

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil. Rinse and core tomatoes and slice 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick. Arrange in layers in an airtight container or on a serving dish, drizzling vinegar mixture and sprinkling mint, basil, salt, and pepper evenly over each layer.
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.