Italian tomato & artichoke platter

• basil↗small pack small pack

  very finely chopped, plus a few small leaves to serve

• extra virgin olive oil↗4 tbsp 4 tbsp
• tomatoes↗600g 600g

  (a selection of sizes and colours looks good)

• small red onion↗1 1

  finely sliced

• chargrilled artichokes175g 175g

  in oil, from a jar

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make the dressing by combining the chopped basil with the olive oil in a small bowl. Season well.

2. 2

   Slice the larger tomatoes, leaving smaller ones whole or halved. Lay them on a platter, then top with the onion slices and artichokes. Scatter over the basil leaves, drizzle over the dressing and add a good grinding of black pepper.