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Mozzarella and Tomato Recipe

(serves 4)

Ingredients

8oz fresh buffalo mozzarella (cut into small pieces)
12 oz small fresh cherry tomatoes
2 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 handful fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
salt & pepper
5 tsp Dijon mustard

Method

1. To make the dressing first blend the mustard, oil, vinegar and torn up basil leaves together in a large bowl.

2. Add the buffalo mozzarella and tomatoes then mix well until the cheese and tomatoes are coated with dressing. Serve.

Thank you to Helen Johnson for this recipe.

Greek Salad Recipe

(serves 3-4)

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber (cut into 1 inch cubes)
4 juicy tomatoes (cut in small chunks)
1 green pepper (sliced)
1 small onion (diced)
225gms (8oz) feta cheese
10 black olives
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
salt and pepper

Method

1. Arrange the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, pepper in a salad bowl.

2. For the dressing, whisk the olive oil and salt & pepper together, slowly pouring in the white wine vinegar, mix again.

3. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.

4. You can either crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle over the salad or slice the cheese as shown, garnish with the black olives. Serve and enjoy.

Thank you to Carole for this recipe.