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tomato, bocconcini & basil salad

rating (10)

Preparation: 10 minutes

Serves: 6

6 vine-ripened tomatoes

6 medium bocconcini

6 basil leaves, shredded

sea salt and black pepper

extra virgin olive oil to serve

balsamic vinegar to serve

1 Using a sharp knife, make 4 incisions in each tomato, cutting three-quarters of the way through.

2 Slice each bocconcini into 4 and place a slice in each tomato incision.

3 To serve, place the tomatoes on to a platter with a dipping bowl containing the combined oil and vinegar. Season generously with salt and pepper and garnish with the shredded basil leaves.

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