Tasty Asian Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Tasty Asian Tomato Salad, a refreshing side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Juicy, ripe tomatoes and crisp red onions are paired with fresh cilantro and scallions, then tossed in a savory-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of lime juice. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and optional red chili flakes add the perfect finishing touch to this bold Asian-inspired salad. Perfect as a light appetizer or a zesty complement to grilled meats, this quick and easy recipe is full of umami and bursting with fresh, tangy flavors. Whether you're prepping for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a gathering, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 stalks scallions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly under cold running water and dry them with a clean kitchen towel.
Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized wedges or slices, depending on your preference. Transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely chop the cilantro and slice the scallions into thin rounds. Add both to the bowl with the tomatoes and onions.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by whisking together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, fresh lime juice, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly in the dressing.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for added texture and flavor.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together. Give it one final toss before serving.
Serve the salad fresh as a refreshing appetizer or a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1187 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.9 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1506 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
