Tomato Bruschetta Salad

I LOVE the combination of tomato and basil!  Basil can be grown basically year-round (indoors in the winter) and this method of salting the tomatoes can make winter tomatoes taste summer fresh. With some warm crusty bread, this dish can be a fantastic appetizer or side but I could eat it alone too :)
Ingredients:
3 medium tomatoes, diced (preferably pealed too if not organic)
salt and pepper
1-2 Tbsp fresh basil, sliced
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil

Place diced tomatoes in a colander and sprinkle liberally with salt, about 1/2 tsp, and mix.  Allow to sit for about 15 minutes while juices drain.  This will concentrate the flavor but will not make the tomatoes overly salty. Transfer the tomatoes to a bowl and add basil, vinegar and oil, and about 1/4 tsp black pepper.  Mix well and taste, add salt and pepper to your liking.  Enjoy with some bread to soak up the juices!