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Tomato salad with preserved lemon dressing
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Prep Time:
80 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
85 minutes
Try a tangy tomato salad with creamy ricotta and zesty preserved lemon dressing for a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients:
  • 56.88 gm extra virgin olive oil
  • 42.00 gm lemon juice
  • 40.00 ml finely chopped preserved lemon rind
  • 2.50 gm caster sugar
  • 2 x 400g punnets tomato medley
  • 200g cherry truss tomatoes, cut into small bunches (see note)
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 40.00 ml finely chopped fresh basil leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
  • 40.00 ml finely chopped fresh chives
  • 400g wedge fresh ricotta, cut into wedges
Instructions:
  • Combine oil, lemon juice, preserved lemon, and sugar in a generous-sized glass or ceramic bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Halve half of the medley tomatoes, then thickly slice the remaining ones. Combine them with the dressing in a bowl, toss gently, and let sit for 1 hour to enhance the flavors.
  • Preheat a chargrill pan over medium-high heat. Coat truss tomatoes with oil. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes until tender and skins start to split.
  • Combine basil and chives with the tomato mixture, stirring gently. Arrange ricotta and truss tomatoes on a platter. Spoon the tomato mixture over the top and garnish with extra basil before serving.