I make this salad a lot. The basil, parmesan and olives infuse into the balsamic and olive oil in a way that brings everything alive, and every mouthful you take gives different little flavour explosions depending on how much of which ingredient you have scooped up on your fork. It’s brilliant with so many things such as the Slow Cooked Shoulder of Lamb with Potatoes, Thyme and Garlic in my last post but also alongside any simply cooked main such as steak (cauliflower steak included), chicken, fish, pies etc etc. I even love it alongside a bolognese, vegan or otherwise. Actually, if I am honest, I just like this salad – a lot! I think it’s all those Unami flavours. Continue reading →