Tomato Goat Cheese and Black Olive Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and Mediterranean charm, this Tomato Goat Cheese and Black Olive Salad is a quick and easy recipe perfect for warm days or elegant dinner spreads. Sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes combine with creamy goat cheese, briny black olives, and fragrant fresh basil for a harmony of textures and tastes. Tossed with a light yet tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, this no-cook salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a refreshing side dish or light meal. Serve it as a colorful centerpiece at a summer gathering or as a tantalizing accompaniment to grilled meats or crusty bread. Packed with wholesome ingredients and simple preparation, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams goat cheese
- 100 grams black olives
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the black olives into rings or halves, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and gently fold it into the tomato and olive mixture.
Rinse the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry. Tear the leaves into small pieces by hand and add them to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and garnish with a few extra basil leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful tomato goat cheese and black olive salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1102 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.1 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*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.
