Patriot Array with Storm Shadow Touch

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 6 ripe vine tomatoes
• 2 medium pickles (sour and firm)
• 1 red onion
• 100 g feta cheese
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes
• salt to taste

Method

1. Wash the cucumber, trim ends, and halve lengthwise. Scoop out seeds to get two long, flat halves.
2. Place one half cut side up on a long white plate as the 'launch base'.
3. Cut three tomatoes in half. Place three tomato halves in a row on the cucumber as 'missiles'.
4. Slice the pickles lengthwise into thin strips. Place one strip diagonally next to the tomatoes as a 'shadow'.
5. Slice the red onion into thin half rings. Crumble the feta.
6. Mix olive oil, white wine vinegar, black pepper, chili flakes, and salt into a dressing.
7. Scatter onion and feta around the base. Drizzle dressing over everything.
8. Serve immediately so the salad stays crisp and sharp.

Serving notes

• Serve on a long white plate for the 'launch platform' effect.
• Place tomatoes tightly in a row for the missile effect.
• Add extra chili flakes for more tension.