Roasted Tomato Salad

Cherry tomatoes are delicious this time of year!  Roasting them, especially in a grill basket on the barbecue, creates a fantastic flavour.  This summer salad is a delicious side-dish, or could be topped with feta and chicken for a higher-protein meal!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

  • ½ cup finely chopped scallions

  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Brush the tomatoes with oil and sprinkle with spices.

  2. Cook on the grill on medium-high heat, using a metal vegetable basket. Turn/toss the tomatoes a few times, for about 15 minutes until they have browned slightly. If using the oven, bake at 450°F (225°C) for about 15 minutes. Stir and turn the oven off, but leave the tomatoes to bake a little longer—about 10 more minutes.

  3. Plate and sprinkle chopped scallions on top. Drizzle with vinegar and the rest of the olive oil. Let rest so the flavors mingle; serve the salad lukewarm or cold.

Exchanges

Makes 4 servings.  Count each serving as: 2 fat (group 7).

Recipe courtesy of www.dietdoctor.com