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Toasted Cumin, Tomato, Arugula and Cucumber Salad |
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For the Salad 1 cucumber 2 tomatoes Sea salt Cracked white pepper Arugula, cleaned and dried (a couple of big handfuls) For the Dressing 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed Pinch coriander seed 1/2 clove garlic, crushed 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Peel the cucumber and cut in half. With a spoon, gently scrape out the seeds. Cut into bite-sized pieces and put into a salad bowl. Cut tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and put into a colander over a bowl, reserving the juice for the dressing. Add tomatoes to the bowl with cucumber and toss with salt and pepper.
In a pan on the stove, dry toast the cumin and coriander seeds until they are just beginning to smell good and turn a little golden. Quickly remove from heat and pour the seeds into a small bowl so they do not burn. Add garlic, tomato juice and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Pour dressing over tomatoes and cucumbers, add arugula and give a little toss.
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