#To ripen green avocados, place in a closed container of maize meal for a day or two - this will speed up the ripening process.# In a microwaveable bowl put the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, nutmeg and baby tomatoes. Cook in the microwave on high for about 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften. Stir every minute.

Once the tomatoes have softened remove from the oil and place on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil. Set aside the oil and balsamic mixture.

In a larger bowl pour the olive oil and balsamic mixture over the spinach and basil leaves. The hot oil will wilt the spinach slightly but still retain the crunch.

In a small pot boil the eggs for 7 minutes and place in cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel and cut into quarters. The yolk should still be soft but not runny.

In a hot frying pan fry the bacon until golden and crispy.

Arrange all the salad ingredients on one large platter or four individual plates.