Combine all of the ingredients in a non-aluminum bowl. Allow to rest, unrefrigerated, for 2 hours.
Add additional salt, pepper and vinegar to taste.
8 ripe plum Roma tomatoes, diced and seeds removed
2 tsp. minced garlic
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips
1½ Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, plus additional to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Pinch sea salt, plus additional to taste
Pinch white pepper, plus additional to taste
2 tsp. minced garlic
6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips
1½ Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar, plus additional to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
Pinch sea salt, plus additional to taste
Pinch white pepper, plus additional to taste
This article appears in July 2012.