THAI-STYLE TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER
The classic combination of tomatoes and cucumbers gets new life here from a lively dressing of lime zest and juice, fish sauce and serrano chile inspired by Thai papaya salad. It's a study in contrasts: Bracing on its own, the salty-spicy vinaigrette is mellowed by fresh summer tomatoes and cucumbers. Large pieces of fresh ginger add a punch of spice without the heat, while cilantro and basil serve as fresh, cooling elements. Enjoy with
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Create stripes on the exterior of the cucumbers by running the tines of a fork along the length of the skin. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, coconut oil, chile, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
- Just before serving, add the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, red onion, ginger, cucumbers and half the nuts to the dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl or platter, top with remaining nuts and serve immediately.
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Ailiya saba Saba Ailiya
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful.
Faysal Gujjar
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions.
Joshua Nyantakyi
[email protected]I made this salad exactly as the recipe says, and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Susan Maken
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal.
Rosemary Omondi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful that it really elevates the tomatoes.
bartek bialy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a few tomatoes that were starting to go bad, and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.
Rose Ndungu
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavors.
Mboja Hadebe
[email protected]The ginger and lemongrass in this salad really shine through. It's a great way to add some brightness to your meal.
Carlos James
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. The hardest part was waiting for the flavors to meld.
Stephanie Perez
[email protected]This Thai-style tomato salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect - tangy, sweet, and a little bit spicy. I will definitely be making this again.