Ingredients

8

roma (plum) tomatoes (3/4 pound)

1/4

cup chopped fennel bulb

1

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1

tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Salt

Freshly cracked pepper

Preparation

Cut tomatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Place in 1-quart serving bowl.

Sprinkle with fennel and basil. Drizzle with oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.