Italian Salad Recipe
Crispy, baked parmesan slices and a trio of tomatoes add the interest to this traditional Italian salad.
Recipe Ingredients
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+-150g grated Parmesan cheese
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200g punnet SPAR Freshline mini plum or cherry tomatoes
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3 jam tomatoes, thickly sliced into rounds
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3 medium salad tomatoes, cut into wedges
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4 spring onions, rinsed and chopped
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10ml SPAR balsamic vinegar
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50ml SPAR extra virgin olive oil
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20ml basil pesto
Recipe Method
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Preheat oven to 240º C. Spoon the cheese on a greased baking tray. Lightly press down on the cheese to compact it somewhat.
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Bake in the pre-heated oven for 5-6 minutes until the cheese melts, spreads and the edges are dark golden brown.
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Using a SPAR Good Living lifter, lift from the tray while still slightly warm, and set aside to cool and crispen.
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Toss all three tomatoes together with the chopped spring onions, (or arrange on a salad platter.)
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Combine the dressing ingredients and drizzle over the tomatoes. Chill.
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Just before serving, cut off shards of parmesan crisp using SPAR Good Living kitchen scissors, and place them amongst the tomatoes. Serve immediately.
Hints & Tips
Any single tomato cultivar may be used, but the trio does lend variety and culinary appeal.