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Meet the Piccolo tomato that’s small in size but big on flavour
Sweet and versatile, Piccolo cherry tomatoes® are a must for your fruit bowl this summer and beyond
They say the best things come in small packages, and when it comes to tomatoes, the Piccolo Cherry Tomato® is the perfect example. Sweet and tangy on the tongue with an intense tomato flavour and aroma, these juicy red jewels also have a wonderful smooth and succulent texture. So, whether you’re using them to make a quick lunchtime salad or adding them to lamb skewers for the barbecue, you can be sure they’ll be more than just a support act.
Piccolo cherry tomatoes® are ideal enjoyed on their own, too. Delicious straight out of the punnet, just as nature intended, they make for a super convenient and nutritious snack – in fact, only seven of them count as one of your five-a-day.
And because they’re sold on the vine, they continue ripening after being picked. Best of all, you don’t even need to find room for them in your fridge, as they’re best stored at room temperature. Just ensure their delicate skins are kept away from sources of strong heat such as near a hob or a sunny window.
Can’t wait to try them? Toss them with a simple vinaigrette for a speedy accompaniment to any dish or give this irresistible picnic recipe a go. But a word of warning: once you’ve tasted the Piccolo Cherry Tomato®, you’ll never want to go back.
Piccolo picnic loaf
All the family will enjoy layering up deli ingredients on top of Piccolo cherry tomatoes® for this picnic treat. Slice neatly through the loaf and into the Piccolo for a stunning centrepiece
PREP 30 mins plus 2 hours chilling NO COOK
Easy
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
400g round cob or pain de campagne loaf
4 tbsp pesto
200g Piccolo cherry tomatoes®
100g brie, sliced
few leaves of baby spinach
3 grilled yellow peppers, from a jar, drained
60g ham
50g cheddar, sliced
1-2 tbsp mayonnaise, to serve
Method
1. Cut the loaf in half horizontally, then using a spoon and/or your hands, scoop out most of the inside of the dough, getting as close as you can to the edge without breaking the crust (you can use the leftover dough to make breadcrumbs – ideal for the freezer).
2. Spread the pesto along the bottom of the loaf, then lay the Piccolo cherry tomatoes® in a layer on top. Add the sliced brie and the spinach, then continue layering the rest of the ingredients. Finishing by spreading the mayonnaise on the top loaf, then place in its original position.
3. Tightly wrap the loaf in cling film or reusable food-grade wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hrs. When ready to serve, remove the wrapping and cut into slices.
Ready to embrace the full flavour of Piccolo tomatoes?
Look for the Piccolo name at your local supermarket or greengrocer
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