TOMATO AND MANGO SALAD WITH CHILES AND TOMATO ESSENCE

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This colorful mix is dressed with tomato water, which is made by draining pureed tomatoes for a day. It may look pale, but its flavor is astonishing: You'll want to spoon up every drop.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cold small ripe mango, preferably Champagne (about 1 pound)
1 chilled Kirby or Persian cucumber (about 5 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large, or sliced larger tomatoes
1 red Thai or serrano chile, very thinly sliced on the bias
1 cup Thai or Italian basil leaves and buds, half roughly chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Coarse salt
1 1/3 cups cold Tomato Essence

Steps:

  • Peel mango and cut flesh from pit; discard pit. Cut flesh lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices. Toss with cucumber, tomatoes, chile, chopped basil, and oil. Season with salt and divide salad among 4 bowls. Divide tomato essence among bowls, garnish with remaining basil, and drizzle with more oil.

Sawal Khan
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I can't wait to try this salad!


Tarek Rahoman
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Raju Ahmeeed
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I couldn't find tomato essence at the store, so I used tomato juice instead. It worked just fine.


Tristan Sewell
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I thought the salad was a bit too spicy, but my husband loved it.


Ahmed Nadeem
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I found the instructions a bit confusing, but the salad turned out great.


Ugonna Charles
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This salad is a great way to use up ripe tomatoes.


Apon Rakib
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I'm not usually a fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad.


Manish Paudel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.


Chlor Casey
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's perfect for a summer party.


Sarah P
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of tomatoes and mangoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Ab Star
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The tomato essence really takes this salad to the next level.


Ahsan Shah
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


World Book
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! I loved the combination of flavors and textures.