TOMATO SALAD ON CUMIN-SPICED YOGURT
This simple tomato salad is ready in minutes, and works best with a mix of ripe tomatoes from the market that are delicious enough to eat raw. Layered on cumin-spiced yogurt, and slathered in a bright herb dressing, it's hearty enough to have as a late summer meal with a piece of grilled bread. The recipe comes from chef Preeti Mistry, who ran a restaurant in Oakland called Juhu Beach Club, inspired by her unique experience as an Indian-American born in London to Asian parents from East Africa, raised in the American Midwest, who was cheffing in northern California.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small, dry saucepan over medium heat, toast the cumin seeds until they are toasted and aromatic (do not let them burn!), about 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder to grind into a powder. In a small bowl, mix toasted cumin with 2 tablespoons yogurt, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt, until no streaks remain. Set aside.
- To make the dressing, put the garlic, herbs, yogurt, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper in a food processor, and purée until smooth. With the machine running, pour the oil into the bowl in a slow steady stream. The dressing will become a thin, light green vinaigrette.
- To assemble the salad, spread the remaining 1 cup yogurt on the bottom of a large serving dish. Toss the cut tomatoes with the vinaigrette, and pile them on top of the yogurt. Pour any remaining dressing all over the tomatoes and yogurt. Finish with a sprinkle of Maldon or other crunchy salt, and serve, spooning up the yogurt, tomatoes and dressing all together.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 356, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 759 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Grgur Vrbanac
[email protected]This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the yogurt helps to keep you feeling full.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cumin, but I really enjoyed the cumin-spiced yogurt in this salad. It was subtle and flavorful, and it didn't overpower the other ingredients.
Tamim Ikball
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover yogurt. I always have a container of yogurt in my fridge, and this salad is a great way to use it up before it goes bad.
Anjeet Dhungana
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to use tomatoes, and this salad is a great option. It's a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this summer fruit.
Md Saju love
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet tomatoes and creamy yogurt.
UMAiR AFRIDI
[email protected]I served this salad with grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal. The salad was light and refreshing, and the chicken was flavorful and juicy.
Onikwa Dlomo
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a few hours ahead of time and it will still be delicious.
Cyqe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed the cumin-spiced yogurt in this salad. It was creamy and flavorful, but not overpowering.
Missam Abbas
[email protected]This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
John Kanku
[email protected]I added some chopped cucumber to my salad and it was a great addition. It added a bit of extra crunch and freshness.
lyon empire
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few fresh ingredients that come together to create a delicious and flavorful dish.
Constance Talu
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up ripe summer tomatoes. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Husna Sandaland
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nichole King
[email protected]This is my new favorite tomato salad recipe! The cumin-spiced yogurt is so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the fresh tomatoes.
Alsaba Sheikh
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Hajiya Zainab
[email protected]This tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The cumin-spiced yogurt adds a unique and delicious twist to the classic tomato salad.