Spanish Tomato Salad Food

SPANISH POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the vinegar, honey and saffron in a small pot. Bring to a boil over high heat; immediately remove from the heat and let sit until cool to room temperature. Combine the mayonnaise and garlic with the saffron mixture in a medium mixing bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook the potatoes in a large pot of boiling, salted water until tender. Drain and slice 1/2-inch thick. Place in a large serving bowl and immediately fold in the mayonnaise mixture, tomatoes, onion, thyme and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SPANISH TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on a large platter with the onion. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and ½ tsp of the sugar. Leave to stand for 10 mins or up to 30 mins while you make the dressing.
• Tip the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, remaining sugar, garlic, half the almonds and a good pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Blitz to a pesto consistency, adding a dribble of water if you need to loosen it a little.
• Weave the slices of ham between the tomatoes and onion, creating a little height on the plate. Drizzle over the dressing, scatter with the remaining almonds and shavings of manchego. Drizzle over a little extra oil and serve.

SPANISH ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to a medium heat.
• Half the tomatoes and place in a single layer in a roasting tin.
• Drizzle with the oil and vinegar and mix well.
• Roast for about 20 minutes and then add the sugar.
• Roast for another 25 minutes. When they are ready, they will be soft and lightly caramelized.
• Serve warm.