My favourite Tomato Salad
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 ripe tomatoes (180g/ 6oz each) (Note 1)
- 1 1/2 tsp finely minced eschalots (US: shallots) (Note 2)
- 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic (use a knife, not garlic press)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar (Note 3)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp cooking / kosher salt
- 2 pinches white pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp finely sliced basil leaves (, plus extra for garnish (Note 4)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut the tomatoes into 8 or 10 wedges, cutting out the core. Place in a large bowl.
Step 2
Sprinkle over eschallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar.
Step 3
Gently toss to coat tomatoes. Add basil, toss again to disperse.
Step 4
Pour into bowl and serve immediately! (Tip: Bread for mopping up the tomato juices is on point).
Step 5
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