1. Remove the stalks from the tomatoes and wipe them with a damp cloth and leave them whole

2. Wipe the mushrooms and leave them whole

3. Combine the tomatoes and the mushrooms in a serving dish

4. Mix the chives in the dish

5. Make the dressing by mixing all the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl

6. Season to taste with the salt and pepper

7. Just before serving, spoon the dressing into the salad in the serving dish and mix well

List of ingredients required:

(serves 4 to 6 people)

12 oz (350g) firm, cherry tomatoes
8 oz (225g) small white button mushrooms
4 level teaspoons of roughly chopped chives

For the dressing:

150ml soured cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons coarse grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
Garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper