Marinated Tomato Salad with Arugula and Goat Cheese (Cooks Country)

By KDCooks

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes , cored and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups baby arugula
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (see note)
• tip: To make the task of crumbling the goat cheese less messy, first let the cheese firm up in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Toss tomatoes and salt in large bowl, then transfer to baking sheet lined with paper towels; let drain 15 minutes.

2. Return drained tomatoes to large bowl and toss with arugula, oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and pepper. Let marinate 15 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over salad. Serve.