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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fennel and Honey Vinaigrette

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large heirloom tomatoes ideally different colours
  • 5-10 fresh basil leaves
  • salt I'm using Diamond Crystal Kosher
  • cracked black pepper
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp ground fennel seeds
  • 1/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil

Method
 

  1. Slice tomatoes into wedges and transfer to a shallow serving platter. Sprinkle tomatoes with a generous salt and a few cracks or pepper. Set aside while you make the dressing.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp ground fennel. Once combined, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil and continue whisking, until emulsified. Season with a generous pinch of salt, then taste and adjust.
  3. Spoon dressing over tomatoes and garnish with fresh basil.