Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Tomato Salad

Makes four servings and a great use of summer tomatoes!

  • 1 1/2 pounds (3 to 4 medium) tomatoes, cut into chunks 
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste [if you're sodium restricted don't worry, the salt drips off mostly but don't add more to taste]
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce [go lower sodium]
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar 

  1. Place the chopped tomatoes in a colander resting over a plate.
  2. Sprinkle with the salt. 
  3. Let sit for 15 minutes (there will be around 2 tbsp salty juice you can use elsewhere if you like)
  4. While the tomatoes are resting, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and sugar in a serving bowl.
  5. Lift the strainer away from the plate and gently shake the tomatoes to remove excess liquid. 
  6. Toss the strained tomatoes in the dressing and mix gently with clean hands or a spoon. 
  7. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few hours.
  8. Wait to add sesame seeds or fresh herbs until just before serving.