Larissa's Election BBQ!!!

 Wow, wow, wow!

Larissa invited us "shop girls" to a spontaneous "election" bbq 

at her place on Saturday night.

The wine flowed, the conversation sparkled and the food was wonderful. 

The star turn of the meal was this delicious Tomato and Pomegranate Salad 

(recipe courtesy of Yotam Ottolenghi) that Larissa whipped up.

Larissa changed it slightly...substituting raspberry vinegar instead of white wine vinegar.

Needless to say we have asked Larissa to make it again

 and bring it into the shop for lunch!

 

200g red cherry tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice
200g yellow cherry tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice
200g tiger (or plum) tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice
4 medium vine tomatoes, cut into ½cm dice (500g net)
1 red pepper, cut into ½ cm dice (120g net)
1 small red onion, finely diced (120g net)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
½ tsp ground allspice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1½ tbsp pomegranate molasses
60ml olive oil, plus a little extra to drizzle at the end
1 pomegranate, seeds removed (170g of seeds)
1 tbsp picked small oregano leaves, to garnish
Salt and black pepper

Serves four

In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, red pepper and onion and set aside.
In a small bowl whisk the garlic, allspice, vinegar, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, and 1/3rd teaspoon of salt, until well combined. Pour this over the tomatoes and gently mix.
Arrange the tomatoes and the juices on a large flat plate. Sprinkle over the pomegranate seeds and oregano and finish with a drizzle of olive oil.

S.C.