This simple salad of ripe tomatoes with fragrant herbs and finely diced shallots makes a refreshing side salad or buffet dish
Prep:20 mins
Serves 6 for a starter or lunch, or 8-10 with other dishes
1.25kg-1.5kg ripe tomatoes – as many colours, shapes, sizes and flavours as you can find50g mixed soft herb – we used chives, thyme, parsley and mint5-6 shallots, diced as finely as you can
STEP 1Slice the large-to-medium tomatoes and halve the smallest. Pick the leaves from the herbs and roughly chop, then mix the herbs with the shallots.STEP 2Choose a large platter and start layering up the tomatoes, mixing colours and sizes. As you finish each layer, scatter with some of the herb-shallot mix and some ground black pepper. Keep layering until everything is used up. Cover and chill for a few hrs. Bring to room temperature 45 mins before serving.STEP 3Whisk together the dressing ingredients with some salt, then drizzle over the salad and serve.
