Sliced Tomato with Salt & Pepper

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Here’s a BIG, beautifully written, keep-it-forever recipe celebrating one of the simplest and most loved dishes ever. This is for true tomato lovers.

🍅 Sliced Tomato with Salt & Pepper

The Purest Pleasure of Summer

✨ INTRODUCTION

Sometimes the most unforgettable food doesn’t come from a long recipe—it comes from perfect ingredients treated with respect.
Sliced tomato with salt and pepper is a timeless classic, a dish that proves simplicity is the highest form of flavor.

Juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes.
Crystalline salt.
Freshly cracked black pepper.

That’s it. And yet… it’s everything. ❤️

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🛒 INGREDIENTS

Core Ingredients:

1–2 ripe tomatoes
(Heirloom or vine-ripened are best for flavor and juiciness)
Flaky sea salt or kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper (use generously!)

Optional Enhancements (Highly Recommended):

Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Balsamic glaze or aged balsamic vinegar
Fresh herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, or chives)
Feta cheese or goat cheese (crumbled)
Crusty bread or toasted sourdough

🔪 METHODS & INSTRUCTIONS

🔹 STEP 1: TOMATO PREPARATION

Wash tomatoes gently and pat dry.
Slice into thick rounds or rustic wedges—don’t go thin, you want that juicy bite!

💡 Room-temperature tomatoes taste sweeter and more aromatic.

🔹 STEP 2: PLATING FORMATION

Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on a wide plate.
Let the natural juices pool—this is flavor gold.

🔹 STEP 3: SEASONING METHOD

Sprinkle salt generously but evenly over the tomatoes.
Add freshly cracked black pepper with confidence.
Let sit for 1–2 minutes so the salt draws out juices.

✨ This brief rest creates a natural tomato dressing.

🌿 OPTIONAL UPGRADE METHODS

🫒 Olive Oil Method:

Drizzle high-quality EVOO lightly over the tomatoes for richness and shine.

🍯 Balsamic Method:

Add a few drops of balsamic glaze for tangy-sweet contrast.

🧀 Cheese Lover’s Method:

Crumble feta or goat cheese over the top for creamy depth.

🌱 Herb Lover’s Method:

Finish with torn basil or fresh herbs for aroma and freshness.

🧠 HISTORY OF SLICED TOMATO & SEASONING

This dish has roots in Mediterranean, Southern American, and Italian kitchens, where fresh tomatoes were eaten straight from the garden. Long before sauces and salads, tomatoes were honored raw, seasoned simply to let nature speak.

In many homes, sliced tomato with salt and pepper was: