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John Villa's Beefsteak Tomato Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 leaves of basil (rinsed in cold water and patted dry)
  • 2 ripe red beefsteak tomatoes
  • 2 ripe yellow beefsteak tomatoes
  • 2 ripe orange beefsteak tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 2 ounces crumbled ricotta cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the leaves of basil on top of one another and roll up tightly. Then, using a sharp knife, slice basil very thin and reserve. Rinse tomatoes and wipe dry. Then slice into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch slices and arrange in a circular motion on the plate. With the back of a heavy saucepan, crush the coriander seeds 3 or 4 times and sprinkle on top of tomato; sprinkle some salt and a few turns of the pepper. Then add the cheese and drizzle the olive oil over the dish, sprinkle with basil.;

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