Charred Onion And Tomato Salad

• Callie Raphael
• July 15, 2022

This is the perfect side dish, this onion and tomato salad uses chunky salad onions which won’t wilt once cooked

 

Servings: 4

Total Time: 25 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

FOR THE SALAD

• 2 bunches salad onions , trimmed
• 270g pack mixed small tomatoes , halved
• 50g bag watercress

FOR THE DRESSING

• 1 salad onion , steeped in vinegar
• 2 tsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp wholegrain or Dijon mustard
• good pinch of golden caster sugar

 

Method:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan until very hot. Cut the salad onions in half lengthways and cook for about 2½ mins each side, cut-side first, until charred and tender. Transfer to a plate while you prepare the rest of the salad.
• Cook the tomatoes, cut-side down, for 30 secs-1 min until just softened and caramelised, then set aside with the onions.
• To make the dressing, put all the ingredients into a jar with some seasoning and shake well. When ready to serve, pile the watercress, onions and tomatoes onto a platter. Give the dressing a quick shake, then drizzle it all over the salad.