**A Refreshing Symphony of Flavors: Tomato Salad on Cumin-Spiced Yogurt**
Indulge in a culinary journey that takes you to the vibrant streets of the Mediterranean with this enticing Tomato Salad on Cumin-Spiced Yogurt. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Ripe, juicy tomatoes, the emblem of summer, are sliced and tossed with a refreshing dressing of tangy lemon juice, fragrant herbs, and a hint of garlic. The crowning glory of this salad is the cumin-spiced yogurt, a creamy and flavorful base that adds a touch of warmth and depth to every bite. Accompanying this vibrant salad are three additional recipes that will elevate your culinary experience: a zesty Cucumber-Mint Raita, a herbaceous Green Goddess Dressing, and a tangy Sumac Onion Salad. These recipes offer a range of flavors and textures, allowing you to customize your salad and create a unique and unforgettable meal.
CUMIN-SPICED HALLOUMI WITH CORN & TOMATO SLAW
Tuck into a super-healthy veggie dinner that's packed with flavour and freshness. We've topped a creamy, zesty coleslaw with pan-fried golden halloumi slices
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix the lime zest and juice with the oil, thyme, turmeric, cumin, coriander and garlic together in a bowl. Add the halloumi and carefully turn it until coated - take care as it breaks easily.
- To make the slaw, mix the lime juice and zest, yogurt, coriander and chilli together, then stir in the corn, red pepper, beans, tomatoes, onion and cabbage.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan or griddle pan and fry the cheese in batches for 1 min each side. Serve the slaw on plates with the halloumi slices on top. If you're cooking for two people, serve half of the halloumi and slaw and chill the rest for lunch another day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 12 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
CUCUMBER, TOMATO, AND ONION YOGURT SALAD
Steps:
- Stir together cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and yogurt. Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook mustard seeds, cumin, and urad dal, stirring, until mustard seeds begin to pop. Pour oil mixture over vegetables and stir until combined. Stir in cilantro and salt to taste.
- *Dals are dried legumes.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
- If you don't have time to roast the tomatoes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes instead.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cumin and chili powder to your taste.
- For a vegan version of this recipe, use coconut yogurt or soy yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Serve the tomato salad immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Conclusion:
This tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The roasted tomatoes add a smoky sweetness to the salad, while the cumin-spiced yogurt adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in just a few minutes. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a side dish to serve with your next meal, this tomato salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
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