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Sesame Tomato Salad

By Kay Chun

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Sesame Tomato Salad
Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Rating
4(747)
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This simple yet stunning salad celebrates the beauty of summer tomatoes and highlights their sweetness with a rich, tangy sesame vinaigrette. A mild, buttery California-style olive oil will meld well with soy sauce and sesame oil, so avoid using a spicier olive oil that may be bitter. The dressing and tomatoes can both be prepared separately a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated. The tomatoes will release juices as they sit, which can dilute the dressing, so serve the salad with extra dressing on the side for a fresh hit of umami. Leftover dressing can be refrigerated for up to one week and is delicious drizzled over rice, roasted chicken and green salads.

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Ingredients

Yield:6 to 8 servings
  • ½cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more to taste
  • 3pounds mixed tomatoes, large tomatoes chopped or sliced and small tomatoes halved
  • Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
  • ¼cup chopped basil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

223 calories; 18 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 10 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 870 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic and sugar; whisk to combine.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with half of the dressing and top with basil. Serve the remaining dressing on the side.

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I love practically every Kay Chun recipe, and I can't wait to make this one in mid-summer with home-grown or farmer's market tomatoes. My only disagreement with this recipe is her advice to refrigerate the tomatoes. The best tomatoes never see the light of a fridge. Ever.

Jim

I would not refrigerate the tomatoes. Ever.

Bill C.

I'll add the olive oil to the dressing last, and adjust as necessary. A good olive oil will add a lot of flavor. I'm going to cut the sugar and use a bit of balsamic glaze for a bit of sweet tang.

Jes

this salad is delicious! you could half the dressing and it would still be plenty.

LT

For those who think it’s too oily, note that the recipe says to use only half of the dressing. I used a little less than that and everyone loved it.

Bbrown

I agree with others. Less olive oil, to let the sesame oil shine. Added a bit more vinegar to balance the oil. Salt and pepper a must!

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