Tomato And Sumac Salad Food

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
• Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

FRIED GREEN TOMATO AND CRAB SALAD WITH SUMAC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat approximately 2-inches oil in large, heavy skillet to 325 degrees F. An electric- fryer can be used.
• Sprinkle both sides of tomatoes with salt and pepper. Combine the cornmeal, flour and Creole seasoning in a shallow dish. Dredge the tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture and fry until golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
• For the vinaigrette:
• Add the vinegar, sumac, and salt and pepper to a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until combined. Remove and reserve 4 tablespoons. In a large bowl, add enough arugula for 4 servings. Pour the vinaigrette over the arugula and toss. Divide the arugula on serving plates, arrange 2 to 3 fried green tomatoes on the arugula and top with equal amounts of crabmeat. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette over the crabmeat and sprinkle with ground sumac. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SUMAC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Lightly rub the chicken with olive oil, and season with salt and fresh-ground pepper. Heat a grill to roughly 350 degrees (low heat) and be sure your grates are brushed clean. Add chicken skin-side down and cover the grill. Cook over a low flame until just cooked through, about 35 to 45 minutes, depending on whether your chicken is spatchcocked or cut in pieces, turning the chicken over halfway through cooking and moving it to the side if the flame flares up. Let rest on a platter or in a steel mixing bowl until cool. Using your fingers, pull off the meat into large shreds and set aside, discarding (or eating) the skin. Reserve the chicken juice.
• Peel and halve onion, and cut into thin slices. Immediately put onion in an ice bath and let sit for 1 minute, then remove and let drain.
• Make the dressing: Combine the coriander and fennel seeds in a small skillet and toast over low heat until tan and fragrant. Immediately pour seeds onto a cutting board and let cool, then crush. Transfer to a large bowl, and add chicken juices and remaining dressing ingredients.
• Prepare the salad: Add chicken to dressing and toss to coat. Add herbs and leafy greens and toss again, then add onions and tomatoes and toss once more. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil or sumac as needed.
• Arrange salad on a large platter so the chicken, tomatoes and onions are distributed throughout the greens (and not sitting at the bottom).

IRAQI 'SUMMAG' SALAD - SUMAC SALAD.

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers in stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half, length-wise. Slice these halves into semi-circles, each no more than 1-2 mm thick. Put the cucumbers in the salad bowl.
• Chop the tomato into 'salad size' pieces- not too large and not too small. Add to the cucumber.
• Slice the onion into long, pieces and add to the tomato and cucumber.
• Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the salad and add the sumac and salt to taste. Mix well. Enjoy.

TOMATOE AND SUMAC SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix the sumac, salt and (sugar - if using together)
• 2. Use your hands to rub and work the sumac mixture into the onion slices. (this infuses flavor and softens the onions)
• 3. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, parsley and paprika flakes and mix well.
• 4. Whisk the oil and lemon juice well and then pour over the salad.
• 5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.