Recipes
Tomato and potato recipes.
A selection of recipes, reflecting the use of these vegetables in many different cuisines. Each recipe suggests a recommended variety whose particular qualities match the recipe in question.
Mozzarella, tomato and basil salad
A classic Italian salad
Photographer: Auntie P Copyright: CC
Ingredients (for a starter for 2)
Beef tomatoes (e.g. Brandywine) are ideal for this salad as their flavour is deep but not as sharp as some tomatoes and their texture is dense and fleshy which allows the slices to hold together.
- 1 Beef tomato
- 1 Ball of buffalo mozzarella
- A small bunch of basil
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Black pepper
Directions
- Slice the beef tomato and mozzarella into thickish slices and tear the basil slightly to release some of its oils.
- Arrange across the plate in alternating layers like a row of fallen dominoes.
- Drizzle the plate and salad lightly with the olive oil (extra virgin is essential for that grassy taste) and grind over some black pepper.
More
Try this dish with cherry tomatoes instead to appreciate the differences in flavour.
