- 5 tomatoes, seeded and diced
 - 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
 - 1/2 cup olive oil
 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
 - salt to taste
 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
 
- Mix tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and garlic together in a large non-reactive bowl; season with salt.
 - Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let mixture sit at room temperature until the flavors meld, 2 to 10 hours.
 - Stir Parmesan cheese into the tomato mixture just before serving.