Heirloom Tomatoes with Burrata, Chicken, Grilled Veggies and Basil Vinaigrette

This light and tasty salad only takes ten minutes to make.

Ingredients

Basil Vinaigrette

2tbsp sliced fresh basil leaves

1 clove minced garlic

1/4cup extra virgin olive oil

2tbsp lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Veggies and Salad

450g chicken thighs

225g burrata

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

2 ears of corn

200g fresh summer squash or courgettes

225g arugula

3tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Freshly ground black pepper and salt to season

Instructions

  1. Make the vinaigrette by whisking together all the ingredients until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken and drizzle with olive oil. Add to grill pan and cook through, for about 4 minutes on each side, then remove, chop into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  3. Cut summer squash and arrange in a grill pan or on a barbecue, then add corn and grill for about 4 minutes until all are lightly charred and cooked through. Remove and cut corn off the cob.
  4. Place arugula in a large salad bowl and add the corn, squash, chicken and tomatoes. Drizzle with vinaigrette, toss to combine and top with burrata and serve immediately.

Serves 4