Strawberry Tomato Summer Salad

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Beautiful summer days call for food that is fresh, simple, and as little hassle as possible. After all, who wants to slave away in the kitchen when it’s gorgeous outside. And I like tasting the sun in my mouth.

This recipe meets all those criteria - it’s quick, light, easy, but with fragrant summer flavours. At first sight, this recipe might look a little counter-intuitive. Tomatoes and strawberries? Strawberries and balsamic vinegar? But if you set your scepticism aside for a minute you’ll find that the tartness of the balsamic vinegar, the sweetness of the strawberries, that hint of basil - it all just works. Balsamic vinegar really brings out the flavor (and colour!) in strawberries - they get ever so slightly less sweet, but gain in 'umph'.


Ingredients (serves 2):
200g small roma or cherry tomatoes
200g strawberries
10 leaves basil (basilicum)
2-3 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions:
1. Slice the tomatoes and strawberries in half lengthwise and put them in a bowl.
2. Take the basil leaves and chop or cut into small pieces using scissors. Add to the strawberries/tomatoes along with the balsamic vinegar, and mix.

Serve as a starter, as a side, or on its own as a snack. Ready, steady, eat!



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