Tomato Ginger Salad Recipes

GINGER-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the the first 4 ingredients toss in tomatoes and scallions and chill 1/2 hour then serve.

TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER

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.

TOMATOES WITH GINGER, LEMON, AND CHILE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, jalapeno or serrano chile, ginger, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO SALAD WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes, then slice them. Arrange them on a plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper; let sit for about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the ginger with some more salt and pepper, the chile, and about 3 T of lime juice.
• Drain any liquid that has accumulated around the tomatoes, then dress with the ginger-lime mixture. Taste and add more lime juice if necessary, then garnish and serve.

TOMATO SALAD WITH GINGER-GARLIC DRESSING

Steps:

• Crush ginger using mortar and pestle to make fine paste.
• Add garlic; crush with ginger.
• Remove to small bowl; whisk in salt, sugar, vinegar and oil.
• In bowl, mix tomatoes, onion and coriander.
• Add salad dressing; toss lightly to coat.
• Note: I often make this with a couple of cupfuls of cherry tomatoes, halving the larger ones.

TOMATO GINGER SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cider vinegar, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk in the olive oil and ginger. Taste for seasoning.
• Assemble the salad: Arrange the tomatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet and season with salt. Use a pair of scissors to snip the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Transfer to a bowl, then toss the tomatoes with the dressing and celery. Spoon onto grilled bread.