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For the dressing

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal262
  • fat25g
  • saturates3g
  • carbs7g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre4g
  • protein3g
  • salt0.44g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    For the dressing, mix the crushed garlic with a pinch of salt, the lemon juice and olive oil. Set aside until ready to serve.

  • step 2

    Combine the salad ingredients in a bowl, season and toss with the dressing just before serving. Serve with Crisp Za'atar bread (see below) and Chermoula-marinated mackerel (see 'Goes well with').

RECIPE TIPS
ZA'ATAR SPICE MIX

Grind 50g toasted sesame seeds in food

processor or with a mortar and pestle.

Stir in 2 tbsp dried thyme leaves, 2 tbsp dried oregano leaves, 2 tbsp

sumac and 1 tbsp cumin seeds with 1 tbsp salt

and a pinch of paprika. Keep in an airtight jar and sprinkle over fish, meat or halloumi before grilling.

CRISP ZA'ATAR BREAD

Split 2 pittas through the middle

into 4 rounds. Brush all over with 1 tbsp olive oil

and sprinkle with 2 tbsp za’atar spice mix (see above recipe). Place under

a medium grill and toast until crisp.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2010

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