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  Dumpling Tomato Salad With Chile Crisp Vinaigrette Time : 20 minutes  Yield:  4 servings Utilize the ability of dumplings to please a crowd in this filling yet light main salad. Simple and refreshing, the basis consists of delicately seasoning ripe tomatoes with basil, garlic, and salt before adding pan-fried potsticker dumplings. A light sauce for the dumplings is created by coaxing some of the tomato juice out of the tomatoes while simultaneously enhancing its tanginess and fruitiness. (Salting also enhances the flavor of out-of-season tomatoes, allowing you to enjoy this salad all year.) Use your preferred brand of chile crisp because it dominates the dressing and has a significant impact on the final dish. Because different brands of crisp have varying levels of saltiness and spice, adjust your seasoning accordingly. INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD 2½pounds ripe tomatoes (any variety), cut into roughly 1- to 2-inch pieces (at room temperature) 1garlic clove, grated ½cup basil leaves, t