Recipe of the Month

ROASTED TOMATO SALAD

This is another delicacy from The Shared Table, and I know for a fact that it is favourite at many homegroup dinners and BBQs. The credit for this version goes to Merryn Nisbet.

Karen Cramer

• 12 large (1kg) Roma tomatoes
• 2 tblsp sweet chilli sauce
• 2 tblsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 tblsp cracked black pepper
• 1 tblsp salt

Halve tomatoes lengthways and place cut side up on a wire rack in a large baking dish.

Brush cut side of tomatoes with combined olive oil, chilli sauce and garlic.

Sprinkle with combined salt and pepper.

Bake uncovered in a moderate oven for about 1 hour or until lightly browned and softened.

Leave to cool and serve with dressing. 

DRESSING

• 1 tblsp balsamic or red wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 clove crushed garlic
• 1 tsp fresh chopped thyme