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Ingredients
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- 2–3 ripe large tomatoes (preferably from your backyard)
- ¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- ¼ cup high-quality mayonnaise
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup fresh herb leaves (like oregano, marjoram, and thyme)
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes into ½-inch rounds and arrange on a platter.
- Sprinkle with coarse kosher salt on both sides and let rest for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the tomatoes before serving.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and additional black pepper.
Notes
Use ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
Allow seasoned tomatoes to sit briefly to enhance their taste.
Adjust lemon juice to your preference for tanginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Fresh
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg