Tomato Salad with Pesto Dressing

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Serves 4 · Ready in 10 min

This refreshing tomato salad combines juicy truss, cherry, and Tiny Tom tomatoes, topped with a fragrant, homemade pesto dressing. The creamy, garlicky pesto perfectly complements the sweetness of the tomatoes, creating a light and colourful dish that’s ideal for any meal.

Recipe

Serves 4 · Total 10m

Ingredients

• 2 truss tomatoes
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 2 x 125g Tiny Toms or similar
• 1 small Spanish onion
• ½ cup basil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
• ½ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Thinly slice the truss tomatoes and halve the Cherry Burst tomatoes and Tiny Toms. Place into a mixing bowl.
2. Peel and thinly slice the Spanish onion into rings, then scatter them evenly over the tomatoes.
3. Using a food processor or blender, combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts until coarsely chopped.
4. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste and blend until the dressing reaches a smooth consistency.
5. Generously drizzle the prepared pesto dressing over the salad, ensuring an even coating across the ingredients.
6. Serve immediately, ideally accompanied by toasted ciabatta bread.

Equipment

• Classic Ikon Crème Knife Block Set 7PC — Buy
• A2300i Ascent® Series Smart Blender — Buy