Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Tomato and Red Onion Salad

6 very ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
2 large rec onions, cut into thin slices
1 cup good-quality olive oil
4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
8 fresh basil leaves, torn
Salt and fresh ground pepper

Place the tomatoes and onions in a medium bowl. Toss with the olive oil and vinegar. Add the garlic and basil. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve with crusty Italian bread.

Footnotes - For added flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano. Also try adding small fresh mozzarella balls.