Herby Tomato Salad With Tamarind Maple Dressing Recipes
HERBY TOMATO SALAD WITH TAMARIND-MAPLE DRESSING
Collect the juiciest, ripest tomatoes you can find for this salad (the sweeter and fruitier, the better), which is amplified by an herby, piquant dressing. Start with cilantro, scallions, and Thai basil; perilla leaves lend a grassy, aniseed note. You can find them at Asian grocery stores or greenmarkets, but, if they're unavailable, substitute shiso or mint. Tamarind is very sour, too tart to enjoy on its own, but paired with a sweetener, such as maple syrup, honey or brown sugar, it sings with citrusy, smokey notes. Don't be afraid to add more maple, chile, salt or vinegar until you strike that harmonious sweet-sour balance. And, two final notes: If you're looking for a heartier salad, add 2 cups of cooked grains, like farro or quinoa, and feel free to use store-bought crispy fried shallots if tight on time.
Provided by Hetty McKinnon
Categories lunch, weekday, salads and dressings, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Start the salad: Cut the tomatoes into different shapes - this creates different textures and visual interest - and place them in a colander. Sprinkle with a big pinch of salt, and set in the sink to drain as you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Place a strainer over a heatproof bowl. Line a baking sheet or large plate with paper towels.
- Prepare the fried shallots: Add the oil and shallots to a medium saucepan, and place over low heat. Bring the oil to a simmer, stirring the shallots with a fork to separate the rings. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until the shallots are light golden brown, watching them closely, as they will brown quickly toward the end of their cooking. (Don't let the shallots brown too much, as they will continue to cook after you take them out of the oil.)
- Remove the shallots to the strainer to drain, then transfer them to the paper towels. Season with salt and allow to cool. Reserve the oil. Shallots can be fried 5 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together all the ingredients.
- Assemble the salad: Combine the tomatoes, two-thirds of the herbs and scallions, and half the dressing. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. To finish, top with the remaining dressing, a drizzle of the shallot cooking oil and the rest of the herbs and scallions, then finally with the fried shallots. (Reserve remaining shallot oil for other uses, like vinaigrettes, stir-fries and soups.)
CHOPPED CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD
Here's an easy summer salad that's always a winner. There are many similar chopped salads served throughout the Eastern Mediterranean, but this version with halved sweet cherry tomatoes is especially attractive. Your own take can be a variation on this one: Feel free to use large tomatoes, chop the vegetables as small or large as you like (roughly chopped has its charms), add other herbs like basil, mint or dill, or swap the feta for mozzarella.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put onion, garlic, vinegar and olive oil in a large mixing bowl. Let macerate for 10 minutes.
- Add roasted peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and celery. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss well. Let macerate for at least 20 minutes, tossing several times with the dressing. You can also prepare the ingredients in advance, and assemble the salad up to 1 hour before serving.
- To serve, toss once more and transfer to a deep platter or wide bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and feta.
TAMARIND VINAIGRETTE
Tamarind lends a rich flavor, with notes of raisin and dried fruit, to this versatile vinaigrette. This dressing is fantastic on mango and shrimp salad, Asian chicken salad, or a simple arugula salad.
Provided by France C
Categories Vinaigrette Dressing
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine rice vinegar, tamarind concentrate, maple syrup, shallot, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Pulse to combine.
- With the unit running, stream in the oil a bit at a time, until thoroughly emulsified.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 2 g
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