For a classic, refreshing summer salad that will be a hit across the dinner table, you canโt go past this delicious tomato salad. As we head into warmer months, our desire for fresher ingredients and lighter foods is lifted. I love summertime because of the abundance of sweet fresh tomatoes available โ plus itโs always fun to find new ways to enjoy them.
Super simple and quick to make, this recipe includesย Wild Dispensaryโs Elderberry Switchel โ a delightful combination of organic rawย apple cider vinegar, wild-harvested elderberries,ย Otago bush honey, ginger andย mฤnuka. This uplifting tonic brings slightly sour, yet sweet flavours that complement the dish perfectly.
To add a crunchy element to this salad, Iโve used radish and red onion โ but feel free to switch it up with other options like cucumber, capsicum or any of your favourite vegetables.
This appetiser is a summer feel-good recipe thatโs easy to digest and pairs well with any main dish of choice โ such as ourย BBQ Tofu Kebabs with Fermented Green Chilli and Lemon Grass Marinade or droolworthyย Vegan Chickpea Kumara Burger.
For Antioxidants โ Wild Dispensary Elderberryย Switchel:
This delicious wild berry is loved for beingย antioxidant-rich, high in fibre and full ofย vitamin C. Commonly grown across North America, elderberries have been used for thousands of years due to their highly nutritional properties. Being extremely versatile, elderberry can be used in syrups,ย tonics, jams and evenย fermented to make wine. In addition to being a wholesome staple in any diet, they are great as a daily boost ofย energy.
For healthy fats โ Melrose Organicย Pumpkin Seed Oil:
Cold-pressed to retain nutrients, pumpkin seed oil is used for a range of culinary profiles such as desserts and salad dressings. Rich in healthy fats, itโs a superb source of poly unsaturated and monounsaturated fats which complement a balanced diet. Itโs also full ofย vitamins andย minerals likeย zinc,ย iron,ย magnesium andย calcium โ all wonderful nutrients for fueling our body.
Ingredients:
Salad:
- 250g tomatoes
- 1 handful fresh small basil leaves
- 2 small radishes
- 1 small red onion
Switchel Vinaigrette:ย
- 1 teaspoonย Melrose Organic Pumpkin Seed Oil
- 3 tablespoonsย Wild Dispensary Elderberry Switchel
- 2 pinchesย Amazing Herbs Black Cumin Seed Ground or black pepper
Method:
- Pickle the red onion.
- Slice tomatoes into wedges - or if using cherry tomatoes, cut in half. Arrange on a serving dish. Gently place pickled onions, thinly sliced radish, and fresh basil on top of tomatoes.
- To make the dressing combine pumpkin seed oil with switchel and drizzle over the top. Finish with ground black cumin seed and serve immediately.
Serves: 2-4 | Total time: 10 minutes
Nutritional Information Per Serving*
- Servings: 4ย
- Calories: 35ย
- Total Fat: 2gย
- Total Carbohydrate: 5gย
- Net Carbohydrate: 4gย
- Protein: 1gย
- Sugar: 2g
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