French Tomato Salad
Simple and lovely. Like all the best recipes, it’s nicest when the tomatoes are in season, rather than imported. Go for the best you can find – this is where a good local greengrocer comes up trumps. Also, try for organic if you can stretch to it; tomatoes are one of the most heavily sprayed crops.
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Total time
10 minutes
Cuisine
French
Meal
- soups-starters
- sides-light-meals-and-salads
- vegetable-side-dishes
Servings
2-4
Ingredients
- 4 medium large thinly sliced tasty tomatoes (aim for at least one tomato per person)
- 1 large very thinly sliced red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Salt and lots of freshly ground black pepper
- Lots of fresh basil leaves, torn or chopped with scissors
- To serve: Mustard Vinaigrette
Mustard vinaigrette (quantities can be halved or doubled if desired)
- 175ml/6fl oz extra virgin olive oil
- 75ml/3fl oz white wine vinegar
- 2 dsp (40ml) French or Dijon mustard
- A little salt
- Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1.Make the vinaigrette by placing everything into a jug or screwtop jar. Whisk with a fork thoroughly to mix it all together. It should emulsify – the oil and vinegar should form a sauce. Set aside.
2. Slice the tomatoes and onions as instructed. Arrange on a nice flat platter or dish, add garlic, salt and pepper then drizzle with vinaigrette. Scatter with lots of basil pieces and serve immediately.
Optional
Use a variety of coloured tomatoes and serve with MozzaRisella and black olives.
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