What to do with all those summer tomatoes?

Here's a simple tomato salad recipe that is sure to liven up any summer dinner party.

Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella and Butter Lettuce Salad

1 head butter lettuce

3 large heirloom tomatoes, halved assorted yellow pear and cherry tomatoes

3 shallots or a handful of cipollini onions

1 package sliced mozzarella, or small mozzarella balls

1 bunch basil

Balsamic vinegar and olive oil

Break apart butter lettuce and arrange on plate. Arrange sliced tomatoes, shredded basil, onions or shallots and mozzarella on top of lettuce. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar and olive oil on top, and add salt and fresh ground pepper to finish. Serves 4-6

Recipe by Karen