Seasonal Daejeo Tomato Salad
Daejeo Tomato Salad Recipe | A Light and Healthy Diet Meal
Introducing a low-calorie salad recipe featuring Daejeo tomatoes, which are in season and known for their sweetness and chewy texture! This light yet satisfying meal combines fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and a refreshing dressing, making it a perfect choice for a healthy diet or a quick meal. Enjoy this special salad that’s both delicious and good for your health!
Fresh Ingredients- 4-5 Daejeo tomatoes (adjust based on size)
- 1/2 medium onion
Refreshing Salad Dressing- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 2-3 tsp plum extract (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- A little freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 2-3 tsp plum extract (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- A little freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the onion and slice it as thinly as possible. Using a mandoline slicer will help achieve thin and even slices. Soak the thinly sliced onion in cold water for about 5 minutes to mellow its sharpness, then pat it dry thoroughly with paper towels. This process retains the onion’s crispness while reducing its pungent flavor, allowing it to harmonize better with the salad.
Step 2
Wash the fresh Daejeo tomatoes under running water, remove the stems, and cut them into wedges, typically 4 or 6 pieces per tomato. If the tomatoes are large, you can cut them into 8 pieces. The juicy tomatoes will add a burst of freshness to the salad.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious salad dressing. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 2-3 tsp plum extract, 1 pinch of salt, and a little black pepper. Mix well. Finally, add 1.5 Tbsp of olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Adding the olive oil last ensures it mixes well with the other ingredients and prevents the dressing from separating. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess according to your preference.
Step 4
Place the prepared sliced onions and cut tomatoes into a large bowl. Drizzle the refreshing salad dressing evenly over the ingredients. Gently toss with chopsticks or salad tongs, being careful not to mash the tomatoes and onions, to ensure the dressing coats everything evenly.
Step 5
Enhance the flavor with herbs, if desired. Finely chopped fresh basil leaves or a sprinkle of dried oregano or parsley can elevate the aroma of the salad. This finished Daejeo tomato salad is perfect as a satisfying meal replacement or a light snack alongside fresh greens.
