Heirloom Tomato Open Bagel

Ingredients

Heirloom Tomato & Swiss Cheese Toasted Bagel: 

• 1	ea	Bagel of choice, toasted
  4	ea	Heirloom tomatoes – ideally all different colours (2 each sliced per half)
  2	slices	Mainland Natural Swiss Cheese Slices
  2	ea	Heirloom cherry tomatoes for garnish, halved or quartered
  50	gr	Avocado feta smash
  1	portion	Herb salad

Herb Salad:

• 25	gr	Mixed picked Italian parsley, mint & coriander leaves
  10	ea	Shallot, sliced
  1	tbsp	Extra virgin olive oil
  1	tsp	Lemon zest
  	pinch	Flake sea salt

Avocado Feta Smash:

• 250	gr	Mainland Special Reserve Feta
  6	ea	Avocados
  1	tsp	Chili flakes
  1	tbsp	Coriander, finely chopped
  	bunch	Fresh dill, finely chopped
  		Flake & cracked pepper to taste
  1		Lemon juiced and zest
  1	tbsp	Olive oil

Method

Heirloom Tomato & Swiss Cheese Toasted Bagel:

1. Slice bagel in half and lightly toast both sides.
2. Top each half with a slice of swiss cheese, layer the sliced tomatoes fanning around the bagel, and season the tomatoes with salt & pepper.
3. Toast under the salamander or grill until the cheese is just melted.
4. Serve with avocado feta smash, herb salad and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

Herb Salad:

1. Pick all herbs and mix with other ingredients.
2. Toss with olive oil at the last minute and serve with warm open bagel halves.

Avocado Feta Smash:

1. In a large bowl mash the feta and avocado together but leave slightly chunky.
2. Add all other ingredients and season to taste.
3. Store covered and airtight to stop oxidization of the avocado smash.