Fresh and Sun Dried Tomato Salad with Parmesan
Elevate your salad game with this Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Parmesan, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, intensely flavored sun-dried tomatoes, and a peppery bed of baby arugula, this salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients. Tossed in a simple yet luxurious dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, every bite is balanced and full of Mediterranean flair. Shaved Parmesan offers a rich, nutty finish, while fresh basil leaves add an aromatic touch to this quick, no-cook recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this show-stopping salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a dinner party starter. Perfect for summer dining or any occasion that calls for a fresh and flavorful twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams fresh cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese (shaved)
- 100 grams baby arugula
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from their oil and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice them thinly and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Add the baby arugula to the salad bowl and toss gently to combine.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin ribbons of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle them over the salad.
Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.6 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.3 g | 106% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 2802 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 871 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2589 mg | 55% | |
*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.
