Italian Tomato Salad
from Gabe's mother (Debbie Piatt's first husband)

This is a very simple summer Italian tomato salad recipe that came from Debbie Piatt's first husband's mother. Lucy, a Italian neighbor in South Philadelphia, makes a similar salad using onion, olive oil, basil and oregano. There is no need to add vinegar to this recipe. The tomatoes themselves give the salad a touch of acidity.

4 fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 T. olive oil
1 T. fresh basil

Toss all ingredients together and chill to blend flavors. Best when fresh.