The Extremely Versatile Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Salad.
How to make a delicious, tangy, fresh, & all-year-round Mediterranean roasted tomato salad with citrusy lemon yoghurt. This recipe is perfect for any occasion and can be served with all your favourite dishes or simply on its own. Serve it with bread & use it as a dip, add lettuce & turn it into a dressing or go wild with your imagination & create something crazy.
Ingredients
- 400g (14.1oz) - Cherry Tomatoes, Whole
- 3 Tbsp (60ml) - Olive Oil
- 1 tsp (3g) - Whole Cumin Seeds
- ¾ tsp (2g) - Brown Sugar
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Thinly Sliced
- 4 - Thyme Sprigs
- 5g (0.2oz) - Oregano, Half Picked, Half Left Whole
- 1 - Lemon, Peel Half & Thinly Slice The Zest, Zest The Remaining Half & Juice Half
- 375g (13.2oz) - Natural Greek Yogurt
- Seasoning To Taste
- Mint Leaves To Serve
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil To Serve
- Toasted Bread To Serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°c - 375°f.
- Place a pan over medium-high heat, add in the whole cumin seeds & toast for 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until golden and cracking.
- Place the cherry tomatoes, toasted cumin, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, thyme, oregano & thinly sliced lemon zest into a bowl, season to taste & mix to combine.
- Transfer the mix to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly charred and soft, mix halfway through.
- In the meantime, combine the greek yogurt, lemon zest & seasoning to taste. Mix well & place into the fridge until ready to serve. (You can also add lemon juice to your taste).
- Remove the tomato mix from the oven & allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Place the citrus yogurt mix into the centre of a plate or large bowl & evenly spread it out creating a lip & well in the centre for the tomatoes to rest in. Spoon in the tomato mix evenly & add in all the roasted ingredients.
- Garnish with fresh oregano, mint leaves, extra virgin olive oil & seasoning to taste. Serve with toasted bread. Dig in.
Nutrition Guide
The above nutrition guide is based on daily averages and is calculated for a single portion.
Recipe Notes
Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Salad Storage Instructions
Once assembled, this roasted tomato salad will last up to 4 days in the fridge. It can’t be frozen as it will ruin the dish. If you want to reheat the tomatoes, it’s recommended to keep them separate if possible and either reheat them in the microwave or over a low flame in a pan.
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