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Seared salmon with almond salad and homemade labne

This recipe sees seared salmon paired with almond and eggplant salad, homemade labne and served on top of warmed pita bread. Try for a light dinner or hearty lunch the whole family will love
Seared salmon with almond salad and homemade labne
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Ingredients

Method

1.To make labne, place a sieve or colander over a mixing bowl. Line sieve with a cheesecloth, then spoon yoghurt into it. Bring tips of cloth together and tie with a rubber band. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
2.In a large frying pan, heat half the oil on high. Sauté eggplant for 4-5 minutes until tender. Transfer to a large bowl and cool slightly.
3.In a small food processor, pulse almonds until coarsely chopped. Toss through eggplant in bowl.
4.Add herbs, tomato, cucumber and onion to eggplant mixture.
5.In a jug, whisk 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice and garlic. Season. Toss through salad just before serving.
6.In a frying pan, heat the remaining oil on high. Sear salmon for 1 minute each side. Transfer to a plate and cut into cubes.
7.Top pita bread with labne, salad and salmon slices. Serve sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

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