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Lamb, Goat Cheese, and Heirloom Tomato Salad

By Donna Hay

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Note

Heirloom tomatoes are sweet, flavorful and look beautiful thanks to their varying shapes and colors. Find them at greengrocers and some supermarkets. If unavailable, simply use regular tomatoes.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

8 heirloom tomatoes (960g), sliced
1/2 x quantity shredded Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder
300g (10 1/2 oz) goat cheese, crumbled
Seeds from 1 pomegranate
1 long green chile, sliced
1/2 x quantity Salsa Verde
Baby (micro) basil, to serve

Preparation

  1. Divide the tomato, lamb, goat cheese, pomegranate, and chile between serving plates. Drizzle with the salsa verde and sprinkle with basil to serve.

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From Basics to Brilliance © 2017 by Donna Hay. Reprinted with permission from HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
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