Chinese Tomato Salad

Submitted by Cluich

"I love tomatoes. I love simple tomato salads -- the simpler, the better. This one fits the bill."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons nuoc nam
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

directions

1. In a bowl, toss the sliced shallots with 1 tsp of the sugar and a pinch of the salt. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes. Core the tomatoes and slice into wedges.
2. In another bowl, mix together the cider vinegar and nuoc nam with the remaining 2 tsp of sugar and the remaining salt. In a large bowl, toss the tomatoes with the cider vinegar mixture and wilted shallots. Sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top and serve.