Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime
Our roving Vietnamese pop-up, Ha’s Dac Biet, always serves a version of this bright, wonderfully herbaceous salad. During the summer months, tomatoes are the perfect match for that acidic, sweet, and slightly-funky dressing, which is inspired by Anthony’s mom’s nuoc cham. She blew our minds when she revealed that her recipe is as simple as equal parts lime juice, sugar, and fish sauce. It hits all the notes, and can truly make just about anything taste better. —Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns, Ha’s Dac Biet, NYC