Heritage Tomatoes & Dressings

Sunshine on a plate!

Keep it simple with a selection of colourful ripe heritage tomatoes (available in most shops now).

Tomatoes are a major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene as well as a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.

There are so many ways to enjoy them but here are some suggestions.

• With some beautiful olive oil, salt and pepper and enjoy them the Italian way – on toast.
• Try adding herbs such as basil or parsley
• Give them a bit of a kick with the addition of garlic or some fresh chilli (you could use chilli oil instead)
• Or try a healthy salad dressing – our basic dressing or continue with the summery theme and try the mint and lime (see below).

Sometimes I just pop one into my mouth ‘au naturel’ as a snack but whatever you do with them, enjoy :-)

Basic Dressing

• 3 tbsp (50ml) cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp (50ml) olive oil

Blend together with your choice of 1 tsp honey & 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard, a handful of herbs.

Mint and Lime Dressing

• 1 tbsp (15ml) cider vinegar
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped mint
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Mix or blend to taste (maybe add black pepper, to suit).