Hot Tomato and Mozzarella Salad - Serves 4

A quick easy starter with a Mediterranean flavour. It can be prepared in advance, then grilled just before serving.

450g Plum tomatoes, sliced
225g Mozzarella cheese
1 Red onion, chopped
4-6pces Sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
4tbsp Olive oil
1tbsp Red wine vinegar
2.5ml Dijon mustard
4tbsp Mixed chopped herbs
Salt and ground black pepper

1 - Arrange the sliced tomatoes and mozzarella in circles in four shallow flameproof dishes. Scatter over the onion and sun dried tomatoes.

2 - Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, chopped herbs ans seasoning. Pour over the salad.

3 - Place the salad under a hot grill for 4-5 minutes, until the mozzarella starts to melt. Grind over plenty of black pepper and served garnished with fresh herb sprigs, if you wish.