Instructions

  1. Season tomatoes with the salt and place seed-side down on a rack or paper towel to drain for about 30 minutes. Blot dry with a paper towel.
  2. Position an oven rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler.
  3. Line a broiler pan with foil.
  4. Place the tomato halves on the prepared pan, seed-side up, season with pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle herbs over the top.
  5. Broil until hot and the tops begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
  6. Top with cheese and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.