Tomatoes With Anchovies & Basil

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ripe tomatoes
• 6 -8 slices ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 spring onions
• 1 sprig fresh basil (or1/4 tsp dried)
• 8 anchovies, drained and rinsed
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 black olives

Recipe

• 1 slice tomatoes thinly using a very sharp knife.
• 2 place ricotta slices at intervals on a flat dish cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle with sugar.
• 3 wash, peel and thinly slice spring onions.
• 4 scatter over tomatoes.
• 5 fresh basil leaves and sprinkle over salad.
• 6 (if this is not available, include dried basil in the dressing.) mix anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and black pepper in a blender or use an electric hand mixer.
• 7 blend until smooth and creamy, drizzle over tomatoes and scatter with black olives fresh basil leaves.