Shawarma Spiced Potatoes with Cucumber-Tomato Salad

A refreshing salad to enjoy at any time of the day

DISH

Starter/Main/Snack/Side

PREP TIME

5 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

SERVES

6

Ingredients

  • 1/2kg Potatoes cut into ¼ inch slices
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Prepared Shawarma Spice (Ras El Hanout or Zaatar Spice can be subbed)
  • As Needed Salt and Pepper
  • 100g Cucumber, sliced ¼-inch slices
  • 75g Cherry Tomatoes, cut in half
  • 75 Onions, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon Dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Greek Yogurt (Optional)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 220°c
  • Rinse and scrub the potatoes and slice them into ¼ inch slices. Place them in a bowl and toss with the olive oil, prepared spice blend, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet. In an even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown.  Remove from the oven and keep them warm until ready to serve.
  • To make the cucumber salad, combine the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, onions, dill, and extra virgin olive oil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  • Arrange the potatoes on a serving platter. Top them with the cucumber salad and serve with Greek yogurt if desired.
Our thanks go to Potatoes USA for this delicious recipe.