Grape Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Grape Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad—a perfect balance of fresh, tangy, and creamy. Bursting with juicy grape tomatoes, tender cheese curds, and aromatic basil, this easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes. The dish is elevated with a simple yet bold dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a touch of honey, and minced garlic, creating layers of savory sweetness. Ideal as a refreshing side for summer barbecues or a light appetizer, this no-cook recipe is not only visually stunning but also packed with garden-fresh goodness. Whether you're looking for a quick salad recipe or a new way to enjoy cheese curds, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cheese curds
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the grape tomatoes thoroughly under cold running water. Pat them dry with a clean towel and cut each tomato in half lengthwise.
Rinse and gently dry the fresh basil leaves. Stack the leaves, roll them into a tight bundle, and slice them into thin ribbons (chiffonade).
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the halved grape tomatoes, cheese curds, and sliced basil leaves.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the tomatoes and cheese curds are evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve immediately as a fresh, summery side or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 740 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 306 mg | 7% | |
*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.
