Mediterranean Roasted Tomato Salad
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
Method
- 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.
Calories 447kcalCarbohydrates 23gProtein 22gFat 32gSaturated Fat 4gPolyunsaturated Fat 3gMonounsaturated Fat 22gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 9mgSodium 95mgPotassium 837mgFiber 4gSugar 13gVitamin A 1149IUVitamin C 66mgCalcium 310mgIron 4mg