Tomatoes are at their optimum right now, and using a colourful assortment is a treat for the eyes.
Mixed tomato salad with sumac, herbs and flatbread
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast summer salad recipe for mixed tomato salad with sumac, herbs and flatbread.
- 15 mins preparation
- 30 mins cooking plus cooling
- Serves 6
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Ingredients
- 3 red capsicum
- 1.2 kg assorted tomatoes, such as kumato
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 golden shallots, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juice only
- 2 tsp sumac
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 bunch each coriander, parsley and mint, leaves torn
- To serve: grilled flatbread and crumbled feta (optional)
Method
Main
- 1Grill capsicum over a low open flame (see note) until blackened, turning occasionally (20-30 minutes). Transfer to a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap and stand until cooled (1 hour), then peel, coarsely chop and set aside.
- 2Cut large tomatoes into wedges, halve smaller ones and combine in a bowl. Add olive oil, shallot, lemon juice, sumac and garlic, season to taste and toss to combine. Stir through capsicum and herbs and serve with grilled flatbread to the side and crumbled feta, if desired.
Notes
Note Use a gas burner on a low heat or roast capsicum in a baking dish at 200C, turning occasionally, for 20-30 minutes.