An evening walk around the allotment to pick salad ingredients. The sorrel had been cut down and its new growth was fresh and tender, the broad beans are still small. Self-seeded rocket, Chinese leaves and nasturtiums were to be found. Add, thinnings from the rows of mixed salad and beetroot, some herbs and the makings were all to hand for the most wonderful salad.

I made just a simple dressing, My best olive oil, salt, pepper, mustard powder and an extra summer taste of elderflower vinegar.