Tomato Basil Puff Squares
This is a summer recipe; make when the tomatoes are at their best and fresh basil is plentiful and inexpensive.
Cooking Temperature 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry
- Tomato fresh, sliced
- Basil fresh
- Black Olives pitted, halved
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- ½ clove Garlic chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Start heating your oven to 200 C / 400 F / Gas Mark 6.
- Make squares from the puff pastry, making a border around each edge. Bake them for 10 to 15 minutes until golden and puffed. Cool, then gently press down the centre.
- Make a dressing of the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and basil.
- Just before serving, fill the tomato squares with tomato slices, garnish with black olive halves, then drizzle the dressing over.
Notes
Definitely use frozen or ready-made puff pastry!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!