Denise says:
- Heritage or heirloom tomatoes are picked at the pick of ripeness, which gives them greater vitamin content.
- The rainbow colours indicate their diversity of antioxidants which help protect our cells from ageing.
- A good heirloom tomato is botanically a fruit and can have the juiciness and sweetness of a cherry or a grape.
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: No cooking
- Serves: 6 people
Ingredients:
- 2 shallots, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- ~
- 500g heritage tomatoes or a mix of different colours and varieties – cut in 1/4ers
- 50g caperberries 50g black olives - pitted
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 60g bag rocket
Method
- Toss the shallots with the sherry vinegar and sugar in a small bowl and set aside for 10 minutes, then drain (reserve vinegar). Arrange the tomato slices on a platter and top with the shallots, caperberries and olives.
- In a bowl, whisk the reserved sherry vinegar with the olive oil and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
- Put the rocket in another large bowl and toss with a spoonful of the dressing, then arrange over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle over the rest of the dressing and finish with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
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