Tomato and Oaxacan Cheese Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Tomato and Oaxacan Cheese Salad, a quick and easy dish showcasing the bold flavors of fresh produce and authentic Mexican cheese. Juicy, ripe tomatoes are paired with the creamy, stringy texture of Oaxacan cheese, while thinly sliced red onion and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add layers of flavor and color. A zesty lime and olive oil dressing ties everything together, offering a tangy contrast to the richness of the cheese. Customize the heat with optional slices of jalapeño, and you’ve got a versatile salad that’s perfect as a light appetizer or a side dish for any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a delicious way to celebrate simple, wholesome ingredients! Keywords: Tomato Salad, Oaxacan Cheese, Mexican Salad, Easy No-Cook Recipes, Fresh Appetizers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 200 grams Oaxacan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium optional jalapeño (thinly sliced)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and cut them into thick slices or wedges, depending on your preference. Set aside.
Peel and thinly slice half a red onion. You can soak the onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes if you prefer a milder flavor, then drain and pat dry.
Cut the Oaxacan cheese into small bite-sized pieces or strings, depending on how you want to present it.
Chop the fresh cilantro finely, leaving a few leaves whole for garnish if desired.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large serving platter or bowl, arrange the tomato slices or wedges as the base.
Distribute the red onion slices and Oaxacan cheese evenly across the tomatoes.
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad, along with the optional thinly sliced jalapeño for a bit of heat.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 572 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 465 mg | 10% | |
*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.
