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your own

For the salad
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
spring menu, with • 500g selection of mixed heirloom tomatoes
• 2 slices sourdough bread, cubed
Dobbies • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp small capers
• 10g fresh dill, chopped

When it comes to growing your own, there’s For the dressing
nothing more rewarding than cooking a • 100g Greek yoghurt
delicious meal with the fruits of your labour. • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
rowing your own is a great value way to get • 10g fresh chives, finely chopped
nutritious food on your dinner table that’s
Gpacked full of flavour and is good for both you
and the environment. The UK’s leading garden centre,
Dobbies, has put together a menu of tasty spring Method
dishes to inject some freshness into your mealtimes.
Whether you’ve grown some delicious heirloom
tomatoes, vibrant carrots, or fragrant herbs, check 1. Preheat oven to 200c/180c fan assisted. On a
out these mouthwatering recipes that are perfect for baking tray, mix the sourdough with 2 tbsp of
outdoor entertaining and get creative with your crop. olive oil and season well. Bake for 7 minutes or
until golden. Remove and let cool.

2. Slice the chicken into two pieces lengthways.
Drizzle with olive oil, season and then add the
Heirloom tomato, herb and chicken salad
oregano. BBQ for 4 minutes on an outdoor
grill, or use your oven grill, then let cool and
Serves 4 slice into pieces.
(Prep time 10 minutes, cook time 10 minutes)
3. In a small bowl combine the dressing
The perfect accompaniment to spring and summer ingredients and season to taste.
BBQs, this light and fresh salad is a crowd pleaser
and will make your heirloom tomatoes the star of 4. Use a large platter to arrange the tomatoes,
the dish. Combined with a creamy, fragrant dressing sourdough croutons, red onion, capers and
and crunchy sourdough croutons, this salad comes chicken. When close to serving, pour over the
together in just a few short steps and can be prepped dressing and sprinkle with the dill and any
in advance of your get together. leftover chopped chives.

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