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Tomato and mixed-grain salad with black garlic dressing

No barbecue is complete without a mix of excellent salads. This one makes the most of summer tomatoes and the freshest of herbs, but don't be fooled - it's no lightweight.
Tomato and mixed-grain salad with black garlic dressing

Tomato and mixed-grain salad with black garlic dressing

Ben Dearnley
6 - 8
15M
35M
50M

No barbecue is complete without a mix of excellent salads. This one makes the most of summer tomatoes and the freshest of herbs, but don’t be fooled – it’s no lightweight. A mix of grains and seeds adds heft as well as interest.

Ingredients

Black garlic dressing

Method

Main

1.Cook rice in a saucepan of boiling salted water, adding freekeh after 15 minutes of cooking, until tender (30-35 minutes). Drain well and spread on a tray to cool. Transfer to a bowl, add tomato, herbs and onion, cover and refrigerate until required.
2.For black garlic dressing, blend ingredients in a small food processor until smooth (thin with a little water if necessary) and season to taste.
3.Dress salad just before serving and toss to combine, transfer to a platter, scatter with nuts and seeds, and serve.

Tamari nut and seed mix is available from select greengrocers and health-food shops; if it’s unavailable, substitute your own choice of roasted nuts and seeds. Black garlic is available from select delicatessens and supermarkets.

Drink Suggestion: Juicy young red gamay Drink suggestion by Max Allen

Notes

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