Reviewed: May 22, 2012

We loved this. It was light and flavorful. What a great way to serve tomatoes.

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pattiearnold

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jul. 11, 2011

Yes, yes, yes. This recipe is simple yet divine. I made it for a party and I seriously had my guests begging for more. Freshly picked tomatoes are the only way to go, which is what I think made this such a knock-out dish. Layer french bread, tomato slice and a fresh basil leaf on top. Happiness. Update: made this again--and had 3 people ask for the recipe! My version--I doubled the recipe: for 10 tomatoes I only used 4 shallots, added about a 1/2 to 1 TBSP brown sugar and salt to taste. Also I sprinkled about a tsp of salt-free pizza seasoning in the mixture. Perfection!

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Bethany

Home Town: Provo, Utah, USA

Living In: Logan, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2011

Pretty easy to inspire and experiment with - I love easy sides like this that are healthy and pretty on a plate!

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PINKBISHIE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Orlando, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2011

My 15 year old son LOVED this. I thought it was awesome. Be careful not to put too much dressing on the tomatoes...it can be a bit overwhelming.

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Erika T. Clark

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2010

Delicious! I used more vinegar than oil, blended in a small herb food processor with fresh basil, omitted the shallot (daughter hates onions) and sprinkled it all with a bit of feta cheese and chives to finish it off. Looked as yummy as it tasted.

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Anne in Minnesota

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Prior Lake, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010

A sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese is nice on this.

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peculiarmike

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springfield, Missouri, USA

Living In: Peculiar, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010

This recipe needs two key ingredients FRESH BASIL and Fresh buffalo mozzarella small pieces If you add these two you have a classic italian salad

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Liddy

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010

OMGosH! I love tomatoes! I love onions! I love balsamic vinegar and olive oil! This is now my favorite way to eat tomatoes. I'm off to make a loaf of French Bread now. Thanks so much!

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Grammieh

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2010

This is delicious, and one of my summertime favorites! Since I'm watching my weight I alter this recipe a bit by adding layers thinly sliced mozzarella cheese for protein, then top with sliced black olives and fresh basil, finely minced. I also cut back quite a bit on the olive oil, or omit it entirely, and used multigrain or whole wheat bread. This makes it a meal instead of a side dish. Oh, and I don't refrigerate the tomatoes - ever - it changes both the taste and the consistency!

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Becky

Reviewed: May 13, 2010

What a fantastic way to highlight a fresh tomato! This is a simple dish that lets a tomato taste like a tomato should taste, thanks for an awesome recipe!

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