-BASIL SAUCE Start to finish: 10 minutes active Makes 1 3/4 cups 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered (or 1 pound vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes, diced) 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher sal 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 large fresh basil leaves In a medium nonreactive metal or glass bowl, mix together all ingredients except the basil.