Heirloom tomato salad with basil, olive oil and honey
An easy and tasty salad — perfect for during Irish tomato season.
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
15
MINUTES
Ingredients
8 very ripe heirloom tomatoes
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp pure Irish honey
10-12 leaves of fresh basil
Method
Cut the tomatoes into a variety of shapes - 5mm (1/4 inch) thick slices or quarters or eighths depending on size. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the tomatoes. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and honey. Add the 'torn' basil leaves, toss gently.
Taste for seasoning and correct if necessary.
