For Your Next Summertime Picnic

Layered Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Fresh tomatoes, totally ripe – the very essence of summer.

Serves 12

½ cup  olive oil

½ cup wine vinegar

8 fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dry

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1.2 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon sugar

12 large tomatoes, thickly sliced