Recipe by Louis Tikaram
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
1 cucumber
2 tbsp Squeaky Gate white balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp Coles wholegrain mustard
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp olive brine
3 tbsp Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup Coles kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Fresh parsley, chopped
200g Coles goats cheese, crumbled
Roasted pepitas, for garnish
Method
To make the dressing; in a bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar, whole seed mustard, pomegranate molasses, olive brine, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well, then add a splash more balsamic vinegar to taste. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Grab the cucumber again and slice it into rounds. In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, olives, and a pinch of salt. Toss in some freshly chopped parsley for added flavour.
To serve, place the cucumber and olive mixture on a serving plate. Drizzle the dressing over the top, ensuring everything is coated nicely.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, then add a bit more dressing if desired. Finish by sprinkling with roasted pepitas and additional parsley for garnish. Season with more sea salt and black pepper to taste. Enjoy!
