Vegetables Recipes - Spectacular Tomato Salad Recipe

Ingredients 

• 4-5 assorted slicing tomatoes, such as 'Pruden's Purple', 'Brandywine', 'Striped German', 'Evergreen', and 'Great White'

• 8-10 'Sungold' tomatoes, or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise

• sea salt flakes

• cracked black pepper

• a few purple basil leaves, shredded

• 2-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• warm ciabatta bread, to serve

Serves 4-6

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Method:

1. To show off their spectacular coloring and texture, prepare the slicing tomatoes as follows: slice 'Pruden's Purple', 'Brandywine', and 'Striped German' horizontally, and then in half if the slices are very big. Slice 'Evergreen' and 'Great White' vertically into thin segments.

2. Arrange the slices attractively on a serving plate (white looks best, as it sets off the color of the  tomatoes), and scatter the 'Sungold' tomatoes over the top.

3. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes, a few cracked black peppercorns, and some shredded purple basil. Spoon over the olive oil and serve with warm ciabatta bread to mop up the juices.