Marinated Tomato Salad

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes, (cored and cut Into 1/2 inch wedges)
• 1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon (or to taste) salt- (divided )
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste )
• 1/2 cup Chevre (crumbled)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, sprinkle tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt and gently mix. Transfer tomatoes to a baking sheet layed with three layers of paper towels. Allow tomatoes to drain for 15 minutes. Flip the tomatoes and continue to drain for another 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Place drained tomatoes to a medium bowl. Add arugula (2 cups), basil (1/4 cup), oil (1 tablespoon), vinegar (1 tablespoon), garlic (1 clove), 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Very gently, toss until seasoning is evenly distributed. Allow salad to marinate for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning is needed. Sprinkle salad with cheese (1/2 cup) and serve.