Tomato Shiso Salad
Prep time - 10 minutes
Cook time - 0 minutes
Difficulty - Easy
Serves / makes - 4 portions as a side salad
Ingredients
4 large plum tomatoes, the best you can find
6 shiso leaves (can be substituted with basil and mint)
1 garlic clove (change depending on personal preference)
2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Equipment
Sharp knife
Pestle and mortar
Method
Slice the tomatoes as thinly as you can. Stack the shiso leaves, roll them up and slice them. Crush the garlic in a pestle and mortar with a little salt. Add the thyme and oil to the garlic and mix well.
Place one layer of tomatoes on a serving plate. Drizzle with the dressing and scatter some shiso leaves on top.
Continue with the layers finishing with dressing and a few shiso leaves. Serve immediately.