Name: Summer Tomatoes
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons malt vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon packed light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt (preferably flaky sea salt or fleur de sel); 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 2 lb ripe tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 scallion, thinly sliced diagonally

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Summer TomatoesMikkel Vang

Whether you use heirloom, beefsteak, or cherry, this simple dish is all about the tomatoes. Be sure to use the ripest ones you can find for the best results.

Cooks' note:

Tomatoes can be sliced and dressed, without scallion, 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered with plastic wrap. Sprinkle scallion over tomatoes just before serving.

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