Tomato and Spring Onion Salad

• 1 lb (450 g) ripe tomatoes
• 4–6 spring onions

Scald the tomatoes and peel away the skins. Cut in thick slices and place in a serving bowl. Trim and finely chop the spring onions, including some of the green tops, and add to the tomatoes.

Combine the sugar, wine vinegar and a seasoning of salt and pepper in a bowl. Then stir in the oil and pour into the tomato salad. Leave to stand, covered with cling film, for at least 1 hour so dr