Warm Tomato Salad

We can always count on our cherry tomatoes to produce, so I am constantly looking for ways to use them up. This salad was inspired by a dish James and I had in a restaurant one time; the flavors are simple, but boy is it delicious. It also doesn't hurt that it is super easy to put together and looks gorgeous on a plate!

The necessities:

-Your favorite variety of cherry tomatoes
-Fresh garlic
-Olive oil
-Salt and Pepper
-Fresh Basil

Slice your tomatoes in half, or in quarters, whatever suits your fancy, and mince your garlic.

Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan and add your garlic. Cook it for a few minutes and then add your cherry tomatoes. Cook for another 5-6 minutes.You want the tomatoes to be warm, but you also want to retain their firmness.

While your tomatoes are cooking, chop your basil into pretty ribbons.

Pour your tomato and garlic mixture into a dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and garnish with the basil. Enjoy!