Marinated Tomato Appetizer with Soy-Chili Dressing

Fresh, juicy tomatoes meet a bold soy-chili dressing in this marinated tomato appetizer — a bright, vegan starter that comes together in minutes and disappears even faster. The sweet heat of the chili sauce, the salty depth of the soy and the crunch of sesame and crispy onions turn simple tomatoes into something worth serving at any table. For another dish that leans on sweet chili heat, try our crispy eggplant salad with sweet chili sauce, a longtime favorite on this site.

Ingredients

• 2 large juicy tomatoes
• 1.5 tbsp cream cheese
• Fresh cilantro
• Green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• Sesame seeds
• Crispy fried onions (sold as a seasoning)

Instructions

1. Chop the cilantro finely and mix with the soy sauce and sweet chili sauce.
2. Slice the tomatoes, add the dressing and finely chopped green onions, and toss.
3. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and crispy fried onions and toss once more.

Tips

• Use the ripest, juiciest tomatoes you can find — they make the dressing.
• Let the tomatoes marinate for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors soak in.
• Add the crispy fried onions at the very end so they stay crunchy.

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Nutrition (per 100 g): 13 kcal | Protein 0.3 g | Fat 0.1 g | Carbs 3 g

Serve this marinated tomato appetizer as a light starter or a fresh side for grilled dishes. For more healthy plates, try our refreshing green salad with cucumber and egg or the chicken and vegetable salad with avocado dressing.