This is a quintessential summer salad, effortless to prepare on a hot day, and refreshing. I like to use cherry tomatoes, in a mixture of colours, and suggest this balsamic vinegar dressing; however, you can use the dressing of your choice.

Serves: 4
Preparation: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
400g heritage tomatoes, mixed colours
200g baby courgettes, thinly sliced lengthwise
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Fresh basil to garnish

METHOD
● Rinse the tomatoes, cut in half and arrange them around the plate to create an outer circle.

● Thinly slice the baby courgettes length-wise, ideally with a potato peeler or mandolin and arrange them in the middle of the plate.

● Prepare the dressing by mixing the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Drizzle the dressing on top of the courgette and tomato salad.

● Garnish with fresh basil.