Tomato-Onion Sesame Salad

Use time, temperature, and sensory cues together

Instructions

1. Sort and wash

   Rinse tomatoes and scallion under cool running water; discard tomatoes with mold, leaking damage, or spoilage.

   Time: 5 minutesTemperature: Cool running water

   Look and feel: Produce is clean with damaged portions discarded.

   Safety: Use potable running water without soap or detergent.

2. Dry and cut

   Dry and cut tomatoes and scallion on a clean board; thinly slice onion with a clean knife.

   Time: 5 minutes

   Look and feel: Pieces are dry and evenly cut.

   Safety: Use clean ready-to-eat tools kept away from raw meat and seafood.

3. Mix the dressing

   Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until the sugar dissolves.

   Time: 3 minutes

   Look and feel: The dressing is uniform.

   Safety: Verify all packaged condiment allergen labels.

4. Toss at service

   Arrange tomatoes and onion, add dressing, and toss gently at service.

   Time: 2 minutesTemperature: Cool

   Look and feel: Ingredients are lightly coated and still crisp.

   Safety: Use clean hands or utensils.

5. Taste with a clean utensil

   Adjust only after using a clean tasting spoon once; do not return it to the bowl.

   Time: 1 minute

   Look and feel: Flavor is balanced without repeated tasting contact.

   Safety: Use a fresh spoon for every taste.

6. Serve immediately

   Transfer to a clean dish and serve immediately; refrigerate if service is delayed.

   Time: 1 minuteTemperature: Cool

   Look and feel: The salad is crisp and not watery.

   Safety: Refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C and discard after unsafe holding.