Tomato basil salad

Sweet tomatoes and basil tossed through a garlicky vinaigrette, this salad is bold and beautiful. Perfect for this Summer’s barbeque season.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tsp sugar

  • 600g mixed ripe tomatoes

    chopped

  • 1 clove garlic

    minced

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup basil leaves

    roughly chopped

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring spoons

Instructions

  1. Add sugar to the balsamic vinegar and stir until dissolved.
  2. When you’re ready to serve, mix the vinegar mixture with the chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, olive oil, and chopped basil.

Notes

Tip
Mop up the sweet tangy juices with crusty bread.
Tip
Use a tomato medley for a prettier presentation.
Variation
Toss through pasta for a quick meal.
Variation
Spoon over a baked potato with sour cream.
Variation
Serve on toasted ciabatta as a bruschetta.
Storage
Best served immediately to maintain the texture of the tomatoes and freshness of the basil.

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