Tomato Salad

 2 lb fresh tomatoes

4 Tbsp olive oil

3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

1/2 cup diced onions or shallots

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano or basil (optional)

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp coarse ground pepper

2 tsp sugar

1.  Wash the tomatoes and take the core out using a knife.  Cut each tomato first in half and then into thin slices.  Place the tomatoes in a salad bowl.  Wash the parsley and oregano and dry with a paper kitchen towel.  Remove the leaves from the stems of the parsley and stems from oregano.  Chop the herbs with a food mill or with a knife.  Peel thea onion and chop or dice.

2.  In a separate bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, salt pepper, and sugar using a whisk.  Add the prepared herbs and onions to the liquid mix and stir.  Pour the dressing over the tomatoes and toss with spoons.  Serve.