Tomato and basil salad with prosciutto Recipe

Tomato and basil salad with prosciutto Recipe

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 slices prosciutto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • frac12; onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • handful fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  1. For the prosciutto, heat the oil in a pan over a high heat. Add the prosciutto and fry for one minute on each side, or until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.
  2. For the dressing, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft.
  3. Add the tomatoes and fry for 3-4 minutes, or until soft.
  4. Add the chives and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. For the salad, arrange the basil leaves onto a serving plate in a circle. Place half a cherry tomato cut-side up onto each basil leaf. Spoon a little of the dressing over each cherry tomato.
  6. To serve, arrange the proscuitto in the middle of the plate and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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