Savory and Sweet Tomato Salad: A Burst of Tangy Flavors
Savory and Sweet Tomato Salad: A Burst of Tangy Flavors
Refreshing Tomato Salad Recipe Using Busan’s Famous ‘Jjjaritoma’ Tomatoes
Hello! Fueling your body with good food is key. Today, I’m excited to share a wonderful tomato salad recipe featuring Busan’s renowned ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes. These tomatoes are famous for their unique balance of savory, sour, and sweet flavors, making them a true delicacy. This salad is not only simple to make but also delivers an exceptionally delightful taste that will surely awaken your palate. Let’s get started!
Ingredients- 2 ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes
- 100g mixed salad greens (e.g., lettuce, bell peppers, baby greens, mustard greens)
- 1 sachet of probiotic yogurt powder
- 4 Tbsp mayonnaise for dressing
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice for dressing
- 2 tsp sugar for dressing
- 2 tsp whole grain mustard for dressing
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s begin preparing the ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomato salad! First, thoroughly wash the tomatoes. Unlike regular tomatoes, ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes have a delightfully chewy and firm texture. We’ll use this unique characteristic to enhance our dish.
Step 2
Next, let’s prepare the salad greens. Gather a mix of fresh greens such as lettuce, yellow and red bell peppers, baby greens, and mustard greens. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces by hand. Thinly slice the bell peppers into strips. Tear the mustard greens by hand as well, ensuring they are ready to eat.
Step 3
Submerge the prepared salad greens in cold water for about 5 minutes to refresh them. Rinse them thoroughly about twice. After rinsing, drain the greens well. It’s best to use a colander to drain them. Be particularly gentle with the baby greens, as they are very delicate; lift the colander directly to drain them, preserving their freshness.
Step 4
Now it’s time to slice the ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes. Cut one tomato into 8 wedges and the other into 4 wedges. Since ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes are typically small, cutting them into different sizes will create a visually appealing and voluminous salad presentation.
Step 5
Let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of refreshing lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of sugar for a touch of sweetness, and 2 teaspoons of whole grain mustard for added flavor. Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined. You can easily find whole grain mustard at most large supermarkets.
Step 6
Finally, let’s plate the salad beautifully. Arrange the prepared mixed greens in the center of your serving dish. Then, artfully arrange the sliced ‘Jjjaritoma’ tomatoes around the greens. Keep the probiotic yogurt powder separate from the dressing; we’ll sprinkle it over the salad at the very end. This will complete your fresh and flavorful salad!
