Mix in the salt and pour over the tomatoes, mixing to ensure they are well coated in the dressing. Cover and set aside for half an hour to allow the flavours to come develop.
⅙ teaspoon salt
Gremolata
Zest the lemon and chop into small slivers, chop the parsley and slice the garlic finely. Combine in a small bowl and add salt.
25 grams fresh parsley, 1 clove garlic, 1 small lemon, ⅛ teaspoon salt
Assemble the salad
Transfer the tomato salad to a serving dish, garnish with gremolata and serve at room temperature with some crusty bread.
Notes
Use the best quality ingredients you can find for this simple salad.Any variety of tomatoes can be used, but they should be ripe and firm. Select a very good quality extra virgin olive oil.You can use either a red or white wine vinegar.Try to prepare this salad half an hour in advance as once salt is added, juices from the tomatoes are released, creating a delicious dressing.The gremolata adds delicious fresh flavour.This salad will keep in the fridge till the next day and will be delicious on toast. Stir well before serving.