Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 16 servings

　　

For vinaigrette

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 teaspoon sugar

　　freshly ground black pepper to taste

　　1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　4 pounds large vine-ripened tomatoes (about 8)

　　1 cup packed flat-leafed parsley leaves

　　1 cup packed coriander leaves

　　1/2 cup thinly sliced mint leaves

　　1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions

　　

Make vinaigrette:

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper and add oil in a stream, whisking.

　　

Step 2

Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange decoratively on a platter. Drizzle tomatoes with about two thirds vinaigrette.

　　

Step 3

In a bowl combine herbs and scallions and toss with remaining vinaigrette.

　　

Step 4

Mound herb mixture on top of tomato slices.