REC: Cherry Tomato & Olive Salad

This was in a local paper here in NZ. Makes a great Low carb salad and nice enough for
Lunch on its own

Cherry Tomato & Black Olive Salad

2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 or 2 Tbs of Lemon Juice
Few Pinches of salt (Maldon if U have it)
Fresh Ground Black Pepper
I minced clove of Garlic (more is good smile)
Generous Cup of good Black Olives (Kalamata if you can) stones in is OK as they are usually
better olives
350 g of Cherry Tomatoes, rinsed dried and halved
1/2 cup of Pine Nuts toasted to brown, not burnt
Handful(s) of fresh basil Leaves

Mix Olive Oil, Lemon juice, S&P and garlic in a bowl. Add Olives and tomatoes and toss
well. Add the pine nuts and Basil

Serve immediately. Any leftovers will keep a day in the fridge , so you may like to double
the above.
For our American Friends, 350 gms is about 3/4 pound.

Frenchy

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