Put ripe and juicy tomatoes centre-stage in this simple side dish, dressed with basil oil – perfect with grilled or barbecued meats
Ingredients
- small pack basil, very finely chopped, plus a few small leaves to serve
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 600g tomatoes (a selection of sizes and colours looks good)
- 1 small red onion, finely sliced
- 175g chargrilled artichokes in oil, from a jar
Method
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Make the dressing by combining the chopped basil with the olive oil in a small bowl. Season well.
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Slice the larger tomatoes, leaving smaller ones whole or halved. Lay them on a platter, then top with the onion slices and artichokes. Scatter over the basil leaves, drizzle over the dressing and add a good grinding of black pepper.