Low Carb Fresh Tomato and Cheese Salad
Brighten up your meal with this refreshing and flavorful Low Carb Fresh Tomato and Cheese Salad, a quick and easy recipe that beautifully highlights the vibrant flavors of summer. Perfect for keto enthusiasts and healthy eaters alike, this salad combines juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy bite-sized mozzarella, and aromatic fresh basil, all dressed in a simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil with an optional splash of balsamic vinegar for a tangy twist. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a no-cook, low-carb side dish that’s perfect for warm evenings, picnics, or effortless entertaining. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and let this irresistible salad complement any main course or shine on its own as a standout appetizer! Keywords: "low carb salad," "tomato and cheese salad," "easy summer recipes," "fresh basil salad," "keto-friendly side dish."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under running water.
Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and place them in a large salad bowl.
Chop the mozzarella cheese into small bite-sized pieces or tear it by hand for a rustic look and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash and gently pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Tear the leaves into smaller pieces and scatter over the tomatoes and cheese.
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad ingredients.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
If using, drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the salad as well.
Toss all ingredients gently to coat them evenly with the olive oil and seasonings.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld together, or serve immediately for a crisper texture.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 2248 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1088 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 918 mg | 20% | |
*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.
