Toum

Toum

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

½ cup garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped
½ tablespoon salt
1 ½ cups Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
Coles paprika, for garnish

Method

Place the garlic cloves and salt into a food processor and process for one minute until the garlic becomes finely minced.

With the food processor running, drizzle in two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, then stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Continue adding another tablespoon or two until the garlic starts looking creamy.

Once the garlic is emulsified, add in more oil in a steady stream, alternating with the lemon juice. Keep going until all the oil and lemon juice is incorporated. The toum will become creamy and smooth, with a consistency like mayonnaise.

Serve the toum in a dish and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Kitchen Garden Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Kitchen Garden Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Recipe by Michael Weldon and Macario Onwibiko

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

4 nectarines, sliced
4 plums sliced
2 spring onions, sliced and refreshed in ice water
4 baby carrots, sliced thinly
2 beetroots, shaved
6 cherry tomatoes
Assorted herbs and flowers

Dressing 
1cup Yoghurt
2tbs olive oil
1 lemon, juice
1/4cup water
1tbs horseradish, grated
1 garlic clove, grated
Coles sea salt

Method

In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the salad ingredients to ensure they are evenly distributed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, water, horseradish, and garlic until well combined. Season with sea salt to taste, adjusting as needed.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients, tossing gently to coat evenly.

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with extra fresh herbs and edible flowers for a vibrant, garden-fresh finish.

Egg Lettuce Salad with Sourdough

Egg Lettuce Salad on Sourdough

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 1/2 minutes

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2–3 leaves of Coles green oak lettuce, roughly chopped
2 anchovy fillets, minced
1 1/2 tbs whole grain mustard
1/2 tbs fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 small red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in 1 tbs red wine vinegar for 10 minutes
1/4 cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 slices sourdough bread, toasted

Method

Place the eggs in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7 1/2 minutes. Drain and transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool completely.

Peel the eggs and roughly chop them.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the anchovy, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add the chopped eggs and lettuce to the dressing and toss gently to combine.

Toast the sourdough bread.

Divide the egg salad evenly between the two slices of toasted sourdough bread. Top with the pickled red onion slices.

Roasted capsicum hummus with charred zucchini

Roasted capsicum hummus with charred zucchini

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 large red capsicums
1 can Coles chickpeas
2 tbs tahini
1 lemon
Zest of lemon
Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Coles paprika
1 tsp Coles cumin
3 green zucchinis
3 cubes ice
1 bunch dill
Coles sea salt and pepper

Method

On a gas stove flame or barbecue, place capsicums directly over the heat and grill until charred.

Cut zucchinis into 2cm batons, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in a hot pan and cook until charred.

Remove the charred skin and seeds from the capsicums, then place them into a food processor. Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, juice of one lemon, a splash of extra virgin olive oil, paprika, cumin, and three cubes of ice. Blitz on high for 2–3 minutes until smooth, then set aside.

Finely chop the dill.

To serve, spread a large smearing of capsicum hummus on a plate, arrange the charred zucchinis on top, and garnish with chopped dill, lemon zest, pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Cucumber & Goats Cheese Salad

Cucumber & Goats Cheese Salad

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 cucumber
2 tbsp Squeaky Gate white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Coles wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp olive brine
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Coles kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped
200g Coles goats cheese, crumbled
Roasted pepitas, for garnish

Method

To make the dressing; in a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, whole seed mustard, pomegranate molasses, olive brine, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well, then add a splash more balsamic vinegar to taste. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

Grab the cucumber again and slice it into rounds. In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, olives, and a pinch of salt. Toss in some freshly chopped parsley for added flavour.

To serve, place the cucumber and olive mixture on a serving plate. Drizzle the dressing over the top, ensuring everything is coated nicely.

Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then add a bit more dressing if desired. Finish by sprinkling with roasted pepitas and additional parsley for garnish. Season with more sea salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Tumeric & Dill Fish

Tumeric & Dill Fish

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

2 fillets Coles Barramundi
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 knob ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tbs good-quality fish sauce
¼ cup coconut milk
1 tsp white sugar
100 g vermicelli rice noodles
2 large red chillies
1 bunch coriander
1 bunch dill
2 spring onion stalks
¼ cup roasted peanuts
½ cup fried shallots
1 lime
Splash of vegetable oil

Method

In a bowl, mix the turmeric, ginger, garlic, sugar, and fish sauce, then add the barramundi and let it marinate.

Meanwhile, soak the noodles in boiling water for 10 minutes, then strain.

To make the herb salad, in a small bowl, mix the herbs, peanuts, fried shallots, spring onions, and lime juice. Set aside.

Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add a splash of vegetable oil, and cook the barramundi for 3 minutes. Flip the fish, pour in the coconut milk, and cook for a further 3 minutes.

To serve, place the vermicelli noodles on a plate, add the fish on top, drizzle the coconut sauce over the fish, and finish with the herb salad. Garnish with extra crispy shallots and roasted peanuts.

BBQ Greens with Burnt Lemon Dressing

BBQ Greens with Burnt Lemon Dressing

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

150g green beans, tails trimmed
1 bunch baby broccoli
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 bunch spring onions, cleaned and trimmed
2 tbs olive oil
Coles sea salt, to taste

Dressing
2 lemons, halved and grilled cut-side down until charred and juicy
¼ cup olive oil
1 tbs Dijon mustard
½ bunch chives, finely sliced
1 tsp freshly ground Coles black pepper

Garnish
2 tbs chopped smoked almonds
100g goat’s cheese, crumbled
½ bunch chives, cut into 1cm pieces

Method

Toss the green beans, baby broccoli, asparagus, and spring onions in olive oil and season with sea salt. Place them on a smoking hot BBQ or griddle and char, ensuring they remain crisp-tender and vibrant.

To prepare the dressing, whisk together the charred lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chives, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.

Combine the grilled vegetables and dressing in a large bowl, tossing until evenly coated.

Transfer the dressed vegetables to a serving dish and garnish with smoked almonds, crumbled goat’s cheese, and chive pieces.

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavour-packed side dish!

Polenta Grits with Prawns

Polenta Grits with Prawns

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup Norco Full Cream Milk
½ teaspoon Coles sea salt
1 cup polenta
¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce
¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
¼ cup Norco unsalted butter + 1 tablespoon for cooking
6 king prawns, peeled and deveined (tail on)
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

Method

Bring the chicken broth, Norco full cream milk, salt, and 1⅓ cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until thickened.

Meanwhile, heat a non-stick pan with 1 tablespoon of Norco unsalted butter. Cook the prawns until just done, about 3 minutes, then remove from heat and season with a little Old Bay seasoning. Set aside.

Once the polenta is thick, stir in the cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, hot sauce, pepper, and the remaining ¼ cup of butter until melted and smooth.

Spoon the polenta into a serving bowl, top with the prawns, and sprinkle with a little extra Old Bay seasoning.

Lamb Cutlets & Basil Pesto

Lamb Cutlets & Basil Pesto

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves: 2
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

6 lamb cutlets
1 tbs thyme leaves
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
Coles salt and pepper, to taste
200g Perino tomatoes, sliced

For the basil pesto:
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
50g walnuts, plus extra for garnish
50g Coles Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
1 tbs Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

Method

In a large pan, heat 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Season the lamb cutlets with thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Sear the cutlets for 2–3 minutes on each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest.

To make the pesto, combine basil leaves, garlic, walnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, and 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil in a food processor. Blitz until smooth. Set aside.

In the same pan, add the sliced Perino tomatoes and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let the tomatoes heat through and soften slightly, about 2 minutes.

To serve, plate the lamb cutlets and spoon the warm Perino tomatoes on top. Drizzle generously with the basil pesto, scatter extra chopped walnuts over the dish, and finish with a final crack of black pepper.

Enjoy this fresh and flavourful dish with quality ingredients like walnuts for a wholesome touch!

Beet & Cucumber Raita

Beet & Cucumber Raita

Recipe by Anjali Pathak

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
½ medium beetroot, peeled and grated (approximately ½ cup)
½ cucumber, grated (approximately ½ cup)
Coles sea salt, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
¾ cup thick Greek yoghurt
Zest and juice of ½ orange

Method

Toast the cumin seeds in a small frying pan over gentle heat, allowing them to cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

Combine the grated beetroot and cucumber in a bowl, adding a good pinch of salt. Scrunch the mixture together, squeeze out the excess juice, and discard.

Stir in the fresh mint, Greek yoghurt, orange zest, and juice. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt if desired.

Grind the toasted cumin seeds and mix them through the raita before serving. Enjoy!

Calamari Fritti & Karkalla Chilli Tartar

Calamari Fritti & Karkalla Chilli Tartar

Recipe by Nornie Bero

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1.5kg whole squid
1½ cups flour
3 tbs semolina
2 tbs saltbush
2 tbs sea salt
1 tbs pepperberry
3 tbs oregano
1 tbs ground aniseed myrtle
Sunflower oil, for frying

Karkalla Chilli Tartar
250g mayonnaise
140g labneh
½ cup karkalla, diced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbs capers, chopped
1 tbs Dijon mustard
Dash of olive oil

Chilli Sauce
3 tbs chilli flakes
¼ cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1 tbs ginger powder
1 tbs garlic powder
2 litres sunflower oil

Method

Slice the squid down one side to open it. Use a butter knife to score the inside of the squid in a lattice pattern. This helps tenderise the squid and ensures the coating sticks well.

In a bowl, combine the flour, semolina, pepperberry, oregano, ground aniseed myrtle, saltbush, and sea salt. Mix thoroughly.

Coat all the squid pieces evenly with the flour mixture and let them sit for 5 minutes to absorb the seasoning. Shake off any excess flour before frying.

Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot to 180°C. Fry the squid in small batches to avoid overcrowding, cooking each batch for 40 to 50 seconds until golden and crisp. Remove the fried squid and place it on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Slice the fried squid into 3cm pieces for serving.

For the karkalla chilli tartar, mix the mayonnaise, labneh, diced karkalla, lemon juice, crushed garlic, capers, Dijon mustard, and a dash of olive oil in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.

To make the chilli sauce, place the chilli flakes, macadamia nuts, ginger powder, garlic powder, and sunflower oil in a small pot. Heat the mixture gently for 7 minutes, then set it aside to cool completely.

Just before serving, drizzle the cooled chilli sauce over the karkalla tartar.

Serve the crispy calamari on a platter alongside the karkalla chilli tartar and enjoy this fresh, flavourful dish perfect for any occasion.

Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Sri Lankan Pan Fried Rolls

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes 20
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet of large spring roll wrappers
Neutral cooking oil, for deep frying

For the filling
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
1 brown onion, finely diced
Handful of curry leaves
½ tsp Coles ground cumin
½ tsp Coles ground turmeric
1 tsp Coles chilli flakes
1 boiled potato, mashed
2 small green chillies, finely chopped
1 tomato, chopped
Fillet of Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice
Juice of ½ a lemon

To coat
3 eggs
2 cups Coles breadcrumbs

Method

Make the filling in advance to allow it to cool. Place a frypan over medium heat and add in the oil. Next, add in the curry leaves and fry for 10 seconds before adding the onions. Fry until translucent.

Add in the spices, potato, chillies, and tomato, and mix to incorporate for a few minutes. Break the Huon Premium Wood Roasted Salmon Blackened Spice fillet up using the back of a fork and add it to the pan. Mix to combine and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the heat off and add in the lemon juice.

Set the filling aside until it cools and is ready to wrap.

Once the filling has cooled, start wrapping. Place a spring roll wrapper onto a flat, clean surface. Place 2 tablespoons of filling near the bottom of the wrapper closest to you and roll away, tucking in the sides as you go to enclose the parcel. Wet the edges with water using your fingertips to seal. Repeat until all the filling is used.

Heat enough oil in a wok or pot to deep fry the pan rolls to 170°C.

Prepare your dredging station by cracking and beating the eggs in one bowl and placing the breadcrumbs in another. Dip each pan roll into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs.

To cook, carefully place each pan roll into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Olive Oil Grossini

Olive Oil Grossini

Recipe by Diana Chan

Serves: Makes approximately 20 grissini
Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 90 minutes rising time)
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon Coles honey
¾ cup warm water
Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
2 ¼ cups Coles flour
1 ½ teaspoons Coles sea salt
¼ cup fine semolina flour

Method

In a stand mixer, combine the yeast, honey, and warm water in the mixer bowl. Allow to stand for about 10 minutes, until bubbly.

Add the olive oil, bread flour, and sea salt, and mix slowly with the dough hook until everything comes together.

Continue kneading with the dough hook for 3-5 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Remove the dough from the mixer and knead by hand briefly to bring it together; it will be sticky.

To prove the dough, place it in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and rest for 20 minutes. The dough will rise slightly.

Press the dough into a 30cm by 20cm rectangle on an oiled tray, cover with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise for 1 hour or until well risen.

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C and line two large baking sheets with baking paper.

To shape the grissini, remove the plastic wrap and sprinkle the dough with semolina.

Using a knife, pizza wheel, or bench scraper, cut the dough into 20 strips, about 1 ½ cm thick and 20cm long. Stretch and pull each strip into long, thin breadsticks. You can twist them for a different look, and roll them in extra semolina if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway if needed for even browning.

Allow to cool before serving—the grissini will become crunchier as they cool.

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Prawn Cocktail Cups

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

8-10 Coles cos lettuce
60ml Coles traditional mayonnaise
1 tsp Sriracha (or other hot sauce), plus more to taste
1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives
300g cooked and peeled prawns, chopped into 2cm pieces
½ small Lebanese cucumber, diced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and chives until well combined.

Add the chopped prawns, diced cucumber, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange the cos lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.

Scoop the prawn cocktail mixture evenly into the lettuce cups.

Garnish with additional Sriracha, chives, or lemon zest if desired.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Potato, Celery & Egg Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

Potato, Celery & Egg Salad with Yoghurt Dressing

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 15 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

1 kg chat potatoes, halved
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup Jalna Greek Yoghurt
Juice of ½ a lemon
1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard
1 ½ cups dill sprigs
3 celery stalks, finely diced
½ cup torn fresh mint leaves
Coles sea salt and Coles black pepper to taste

Method

Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water.

When ready to make the salad, cut the potatoes into quarters.

For the dressing, place the Jalna Greek Yoghurt, lemon juice, and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until smooth.

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, dill, celery, and mint. Drizzle with the dressing, toss to combine, and serve. Enjoy!

Zucchini, Burrata & Basil Salad

Zucchini, Burrata & Basil Salad

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins

Ingredients

1 zucchini 
1 tomato 
A handful of fresh basil leaves 
A few sprigs of dill 
¼ cup walnuts, chopped 
1 ball of burrata 
Cracked Coles black pepper, to taste 
Coles sea salt, to taste 
2 tbs Squeaky Gate Caramelised Balsamic Vinegar 
1 baguette, sliced

Method

Shave the zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler and place in a bowl. Pick the basil leaves off their stems and add them to the zucchini. Cut the tomato into small pieces and add to the bowl along with the sprigs of dill. Chop the walnuts and add them to the salad. Season with cracked pepper and sea salt, then gently toss everything to combine.

Break the burrata into pieces and arrange them on a serving plate. Spoon the salad around the burrata, creating a decorative ring. Place the sliced baguette around the edges of the plate. Drizzle the caramelised balsamic vinegar over the salad and burrata.

Perfect Roast Chicken

Perfect Roast Chicken

Recipe by Louis Tikaram

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole chicken
Extra virgin olive oil
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
1 lemon, rolled and sliced
Fresh herbs of your choice (thyme, rosemary, oregano)

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the chicken. Season generously with Coles sea salt and Coles black pepper. Prepare the lemon by rolling it to release the juices, then slice it and place the slices inside the cavity of the chicken. Stuff the chicken with fresh herbs of your choice, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano. Drizzle a little more olive oil over the top.

Roast the chicken for 30 minutes at 220°C, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and cook for a further hour.

Allow the chicken to rest before carving and enjoy!

Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Macadamia Dip with Pickled Radishes

Recipe by Nornie Beer

Serves – 6
Prep Time – 20 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

500g macadamia nuts
Water, for boiling
1 tablespoon white miso paste
Sea salt, for seasoning
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
½ bunch parsley
1 garlic clove
½ cup fresh saltbush
½ bunch chives, thinly chopped
½ tablespoon white pepper
1 daikon
1 bunch radishes
1 bunch Dutch carrots
2 cups Coles apple cider vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Coles sea salt flakes

Method

Start with the pickling mix. In a pot, simmer water, apple cider vinegar, salt, and sugar. Prepare 2–3 sterilised jars by placing coriander seeds, pepperberry, saltbush, mustard seeds, garlic, and vegetables equally into each jar.

For the dip, place the macadamia nuts in a small pot and cover with water. Boil for 10 minutes. Strain and set aside, reserving the liquid.
In a blender, combine the boiled macadamias, reserved macadamia liquid, miso, sea salt, lemon juice, garlic, white pepper, and parsley. Blend until smooth. Your macadamia dip is now complete.

Tip: To turn this dip into a macadamia "cheese," place a sieve lined with muslin or a clean cloth over a bowl. Pour in the blended mixture, tie it up, and place in the fridge overnight to firm up.

For the pickles, pack the vegetables into the sterilised jars and pour the pickling juice over the top. Cover the jars tightly. The pickled vegetables can be stored for a few months.

To serve, spread the macadamia dip onto a serving platter and top with the pickled vegetables. Garnish with crispy saltbush for an extra crunch.

Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Blistered Cherry Tomato, Olive Oil Fried Bread and Burrata Salad

Recipe by Michael Weldon

Serves – 4
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 15 mins

Ingredients

250ml Squeaky Gate extra virgin oil
2 punnets cherry tomatoes
1 loaf Coles Finest by Laurent sourdough Vienna, diced into chunks
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons baby capers
1 Coles burrata cheese, mashed into a creamy curd
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper
Squeaky Gate red wine vinegar

Method

PIn a bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt.

Add the tomatoes to a smoking hot frying pan or griddle and cook until blistered and slightly softened. Remove from the pan and transfer to a bowl with the sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and capers.

Soak the diced sourdough bread in extra virgin olive oill in a large bowl. Drizzle some extra olive oil into the frying pan, add the soaked bread, and fry until golden brown.

Add the fried bread to the bowl with the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and capers. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and red wine vinegar, then combine gently.

In a separate bowl, break up the burrata cheese.

Serve the tomato mixture on a platter, topped with dollops of burrata, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper.

Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Charred Carrot Salad with Tahini Yoghurt

Recipe by Brent Draper

Serves – 2
Prep Time – 10 mins
Cook Time – 20 mins

Ingredients

3–4 carrots
1 can chickpeas
1 bunch mint
1 bunch coriander
1 red onion
1 jar dukkah
1 small tub Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt
1 tablespoon tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sumac
Pomegranate molasses, to drizzle
Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
Coles sea salt
Coles black pepper

Method

Preheat the BBQ or oven to 150°C. Slice the carrots into 1–2 cm chunks. Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cook the carrots until they begin to char. Transfer the carrots to the oven or BBQ and continue cooking until tender.

While the carrots cook, combine the Jalna Natural Greek Yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and ground coriander in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then set the mixture aside.

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to a large bowl with the cooked carrots, chickpeas, mint, and coriander. Toss well to combine.

To serve, spread the yoghurt mixture onto a plate, top with the carrot salad, and finish with dukkah, sumac, and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses. Enjoy!