Heirloom Tomato Salad with Tomato Granita

Ingredients

• Granita:
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces seeded peeled heirloom tomato
• Salad:
• 4 assorted heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil

Preparation

1. 1. To prepare granita, place vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and seeded peeled tomato in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Place tomato mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish; cover and freeze until firm, stirring twice during first 2 hours. Remove mixture from freezer; scrape entire mixture with a fork until fluffy.
2. 2. To prepare salad, arrange tomato slices on a platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Top with granita. Sprinkle with basil.