Heirloom Tomato Salad

The Loubet family, organic farmers in Beaune, grow the best tomatoes we’ve ever tasted. They cultivate literally hundreds of varieties of heirlooms, which we anticipate each summer for any recipe where tomatoes are the star ingredient. Because flavor and ripeness are the most important components of a simple tomato salad, we always start with a stop at their market stand. With all tomatoes, it’s important to treat them carefully once they’ve been picked. At home, place them on a platter ste