Chilled Japanese-Style Tomato Salad
Simple and Refreshing Japanese Cold Tomato Salad Recipe
This is an incredibly easy recipe that only requires ripe tomatoes. It’s a delightful salad where you can enjoy the soft texture of tomatoes after their skins are removed.
Salad Ingredients
- 1 ripe tomato
- Pinch of whole black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the tomato. Make a shallow cross-shaped cut on the top of a ripe tomato using a knife. Blanch the tomato in boiling water for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Immediately transfer it to cold water to cool it down, then gently peel off the skin starting from the cut. This ensures you enjoy the tender flesh without the tough skin.
Step 2
Now, let’s make a delicious dressing. In a small bowl, combine the white wine vinegar and ginger jam first, mixing them well. Stir until the ginger jam is smoothly incorporated into the vinegar. Then, add the extra virgin olive oil for a luxurious flavor and a pinch of whole black pepper for a slight zest. Whisk everything together to create a wonderful dressing.
Step 3
Finally, pour the ginger jam dressing you just made generously over the peeled tomato. Ensure the dressing coats the entire tomato evenly. A little extra sprinkle of whole black pepper on top makes it visually appealing and delicious. You can enjoy it immediately, or chill it in the refrigerator for an even more refreshing taste.
