Caerphilly and Tomato Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant Caerphilly and Tomato Salad, a delightful blend of tangy Caerphilly cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp mixed greens. Perfectly balanced with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this salad is as refreshing as it is satisfying. Fresh basil leaves add a fragrant finish, making it an ideal choice for a light meal or a show-stopping side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is simple, wholesome, and bursting with flavor—perfect for summer gatherings or a quick, nutritious lunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Caerphilly cheese
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, salad greens, and basil leaves.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside in a bowl.
Cut the Caerphilly cheese into small cubes or crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Place the mixed salad greens on a large serving platter or in a large salad bowl.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled Caerphilly cheese over the greens.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad.
Tear the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them on top for garnish.
Toss the salad gently to coat the components with the dressing, or serve the salad with the dressing on the side.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshingly flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.8 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 609 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 298 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
