# Refreshing Tomato Salads Wanderlust Kitchen's Recipe is a Cooling Summer Treat with a Spicy Kick By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-salad References: [thewanderlustkitchen](http://thewanderlustkitchen.com/thai-tomato-salad/) & [thewanderlustkitchen](http://thewanderlustkitchen.com/) Despite being so simple and easy to make, this Thai Tomato Salad recipe from The Wanderlust Kitchen is packed with flavor. Unlike a traditional salad with lots of leafy greens, the vibrant red color of tomatoes dominate this [Thai-inspired recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-style-peanut-dressing). From limes to fish sauce and water, one unusual thing about this salad is that there are a lot of liquids involved—but this just means that there’s plenty of room for the tomatoes to marinate in all of those good juices. As for the addition of fish sauce, which might seem odd to those who don't use it often, this Thai cooking staple just adds a salty, savory flavor to the dish. Topped off with some cilantro, this [tomato salad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tocaya-salads) makes a perfectly [refreshing side dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-salad1) for Thai recipes and other summer meals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Thai-inspired Recipes:** Creating more Thai-inspired recipes with non-traditional ingredients can attract new customers. - **Liquid-centric Salads:** Exploring salads with more emphasis on liquids can add juicy dimensions to traditional salads. - **Savory Flavor Enhancements:** Incorporating unique and savory flavor enhancers, like fish sauce, can add an extra layer of flavor to existing recipes. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating new ingredients and flavors can create innovative and exciting dishes for foodies. - **Hospitality:** Thai-inspired recipes can create new and exciting menu dishes for a restaurant’s clientele. - **Gardening:** With an emphasis on tomatoes, specialty gardeners can take advantage of the growing demand for fresh, flavorful tomatoes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lime-Infused Savory Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-smirk-by-pretty-thai.md) - [Frozen Tomato Sandwich Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-ice-toast.md) - [Savory Tomato Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomatini.md) - [Seasonal Watermelon Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-watermelon-salad.md) - [Roasted Chili Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nam-prik-pao.md) - [Freeze-Dried Cherry Tomatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeze-dried-cherry-tomatoes.md) - [Lemon Herb Macaroni Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-herb-macaroni-salad.md) - [Savory Tomato-Based Juice Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalies-orchid-island.md) - [Savory Tomato Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papa-johns-tomatini.md)