Smoked Scamorza and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil

Here is how to make Smoked Scamorza and Tomato Salad with Basil Oil.

INGREDIENTS:

For the basil oil

• 20g fresh basil


• 80ml cold pressed rapeseed oil


• ¼ teaspoon salt


• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper


• Juice of half a lemon

For the salad

• 450g mixed tomatoes


• Coarse sea salt


• 200g smoked mozzarella


• 1 small shallot, sliced into thin rings

METHODS:

• To make the basil oil, put the lemon juice, salt and pepper into the jug of a high-speed blender. Pick the tiny top leaves off the basil and put to one side, drop the remaining basil into the blender and pour in the rapeseed oil. Blend until smooth, adding more oil to the bright green liquid if you want a runnier dressing.


• Slice and chop the tomatoes, arrange on serving plates and sprinkle with salt.


• Thinly slice the smoked Scamorza and add to the plate. Scatter the shallots and reserved basil leaves over the salad and drizzle with basil oil for a simple yet stunning side salad.

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