Hot Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 450g/1 lb plum tomatoes, sliced

• 225g/8 oz mozzarella cheese

• 1 red onion, chopped

• 4-6 pieces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped

• 60ml/4 tbsp olive oil

• 5ml/1 tsp red wine vinegar

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

• 60ml/4 tbsp mixed chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, oregano and chives

• salt and ground black pepper

• fresh herb sprigs, to garnish (optional)

Serves 4

Method:

1. Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in circles in four shallow flameproof dishes. scatter over the onion and sun-dried tomatoes.

2. Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, chopped herbs and seasoning. Pour over the salads.

3. Place the salads under a hot grill for 4-5 minutes, until the mozzarella starts to melt. Grind over plenty of black pepper and serve garnished with fresh herb sprigs, if you wish.