Tomato salad with Shiso

Lots of folks only recognize shiso as the garnish on their sushi plate. Its much more than that. It is a slightly medicinal herb and can be used to make mojitos, pesto or this yummy salad.

Recipe take from Gourmet magazine.

• 3 pounds very ripe assorted heirloom tomatoes
• 2 cups small cherry tomatoes
• Fine sea salt to taste
• 1/2 cup shallot dressing
• 3/4 cup loosely packed shredded fresh green shiso leaves (about 1 bunch)

• Cut heirloom tomatoes into small chunky wedges and halve cherry tomatoes (unless very small). Season tomatoes with sea salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss with dressing and marinate tomatoes 5 minutes.
• Toss tomatoes with shiso leaves and serve with juices from bowl.