Smoked Tomato and Avo Salad with Fish Sauce Dressing

Smoked Tomato and Avo Salad with Fish Sauce Dressing

Recipe By Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Coles tomatoes, cut into large chunks

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 2 tbs olive oil 

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1 red onion, sliced thinly and soaked in ice water 

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 3 tbs fish sauce

  • 1 tsp Coles brown sugar

  • 1 garlic clove, grated

  • 1 red chilli, diced finely 

  • 2 tbs rice wine vinegar

Garnish

  • ½ bunch of coriander, leaves picked

  • 2 tbs sesame seeds, toasted

  • 1 tbs black sesame seeds, toasted

Method

  • Heat your smoker 150 degrees (C) with an even and consistent smoke level of smoke. 

  • In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, olive oil and sea salt, mix together to coat. Place the tomatoes skin side down on the smoker. Smoke 25 – 30 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly. 

  • In a bowl mix together the dressing ingredients until combined. 

  • To serve, spread the tomatoes, avocado and red onion over a large platter. Dress with the sauce making sure everything is coated. Garnish with the coriander and sesame seeds.