• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. sweet basil or
• several leaves fresh
• basil (10 to 12)
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (do not
• use garlic salt)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 tsp. sugar

1. Cut each tomato into approximately 8 chunks. Add dried sweet basil or chopped fresh leaves. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar; stir to mix.
2. Serve as a refreshing summertime substitute for traditional salads.
3. Omit salt and sugar to make this an excellent diet dish.
4. Marlene

A simple way to dress up and slightly change the flavor of slices or chunks of tomato.