INGREDIENTS

  • 350g Heirloom tomatoes, some quartered some halved
  • 200g pitted black olives, preferably Kalamata or Niçoise
  • 80g green olives, preferably Picholine
  • 120g celery, washed and finely diced
  • 80ml extra virgin olive oil
  • Half bunch of basil, leaves only
  • Half a lemon, juiced

GUIDE / INSTRUCTIONS

For the Heirloom Tomato Salsa:
  • Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and allow to drain.
  • Slice the green olives in half and add to a bowl along with celery, olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Pick the leaves from the basil and slice finely, and add to the olive and celery mix.
  • Mix together and season if necessary (being mindful of the saltiness that the black olives will bring).
  • In a small blender add the black olives and a little oil to purée (make sure all the olives have stones removed first).
  • Cut the tomatoes in various different shapes, halves, wedges, quarters etc.
  • Place the black olive puree on the plate and arrange how you wish.
  • Drizzle over the dressing and enjoy with an ice-cold white wine.

Heirloom Tomato Salsa is light, flavorsome and refreshing, simple and delicious. Please sure to use the freshest ingredients!

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