Truss Tomatoes

Truss tomatoes are allowed to ripen fully on the vine and are sold with their little green stalks attached to their portion on the vine. Truss tomatoes typically have a slightly sweeter, tangier flavour than regular tomatoes

How to store

To make the most of their flavour, tomatoes should be stored in a single layer at room temperature, out of direct sunlight for 2-3 days. If you need to store them for longer than this you can store them in a plastic nag in the crisper section of your fridge for up to a week.  However, for the best flavour, they should be brought to room temperature before using.

How to cook

Make an Italian-style salad with thick slices of truss tomatoes, bocconcini cheese and basil leaves, drizzled with olive oil.

For a tasty salad that will accompany any meal, simply combine thick slices of truss tomatoes, boccocini cheese and basil leaves. Then drizzle with olive oil.

For a salsa to serve with fish, deseed and chop 2 truss tomatoes. Combine with 2 tablespoons basil, shredded, 2 tablespoons capers and 1/4 red onion, chopped.

For a quick lunch, cut thin slices off truss tomato tops and scoop out insides. Mix with canned tuna, shallots and sour cream. Return to tomato shells.

Goes well with

Basil, balsamic vinegar, tuna and fish.

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