Ensalada de tomates de verano Ballymaloe

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• finely grated zest from 1 medium-size lemon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 medium clove garlic finely minced
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, chives or parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 large ripe vine tomatoes
• 1 cup of fresh basil leaves (torn if large)
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
• sea salt

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For the dressing: ---

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well.

3. 3

   --- For the salad: ---

4. 4

   Cut the tomatoes into slices or wedges. Arrange on a platter.

5. 5

   Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing. Top with a light sprinkle of sea salt, pine nuts (if using) and the fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.