Description
This Goat Cheese and Tomato Salad combines juicy ripe tomatoes, creamy goat cheese, fresh basil, and a light balsamic dressing for a refreshing and elegant dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 150 grams goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all tomatoes thoroughly.
- Slice the large tomatoes and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Arrange tomatoes on a large serving platter.
- Thinly slice the red onion and scatter over the tomatoes.
- Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Crumble the goat cheese evenly over the salad.
- Add fresh basil leaves on top.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature tomatoes for the best flavor. Tear basil leaves by hand instead of chopping them to keep their aroma fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado or toasted walnuts for extra texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg