Tomato Basil Concasse
This sauce is the epitome of summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh basil. There's nothing like this combination for a fresh-tasting addition to any meal. You can put it over everything from grilled chicken or fish to mesclun greens, or mix it in with cold pasta for great summer salad. For a variation, use some yellow heirloom tomatoes for a nice multicolored salsa. Makes 2 Cups.


Ingredients:

10 ripe plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin)
6 fresh basil leaves, julienned and diced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper


Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, toss all the ingredients together gently. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Store, covered, for up to 2 days in your refrigerator.




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