tomato slice perfection

To slice a tomato evenly, prick one side with the tines of a fork, then use the prick marks as a cutting guide.

Here's an easy Tomato Salad recipe to practice this technique:

10 small tomatoes
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon basil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Slice each tomato into 8 to 10 wedges. Combine with remaining ingredients to blend.