Tomato Onion Salad

There's really nothing simpler than this salad. The colours are really outstanding together. It might not taste as satisfying as a pizza or burger, but it's still good, especially when you use the homegrown tomatoes. Heirloom tomatoes would be even better. You can also throw in Feta, or buffalo Mozzarella or your personal favourite cheese. Eat some salads, they are good for you!

Salad	Vinaigrette
2 Tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 1 Red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1/4 tsp Salt 3 Black olives, sliced into rings 1/2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped Some baby arugula, optional	1 tbsp Olive oil 1/2 tbsp Balsamic blanc 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp Minced garlic

1. To prepare salad, alternate tomato and onion slices on a serving platter. Sprinkle with salt. Top with olive rings, parsley and baby arugula if used.
   
   
2. To prepare vinaigrette, combine oil, balsamic blanc, mustard, and garlic in a jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and serve.

Truffle Linguine with Tomatoes and Pancetta

A simple pasta dish with tomatoes, pancetta and the basil leaves. The recipe calls for truffle linguine, but you can use other pasta as a substitute. Prosciutto can be used in place of pancetta to give this simple pasta dish a flavour boost.

• 200 g Truffle linguine©angiesrecipes
  
  
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
  
  
• 80 g Pancetta, roughly chopped
  
  
• 1 Shallot, diced
  
  
• 2 Tomatoes, finely chopped
  
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
  
• Some fresh basil leaves
  
  

1. Cook truffle linguine in a large saucepan of boiling salted water, following packet directions, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
   
   
2. Meanwhile heat a little of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in chopped pancetta and cook until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
   
   
3. Add in diced shallot and stir fry until aromatic. Add in the diced tomatoes, olive oil and pasta. Toss over low heat to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Top with basil leaves.