Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of summer with this Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese, a stunning dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Juicy, ripe tomatoes are paired with creamy crumbles of tangy goat cheese and thinly sliced red onion for a medley of textures and tastes. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while fresh basil and parsley add a fragrant, herbaceous touch. Toasted pine nuts provide a delightful crunch, making this salad a perfect balance of freshness and richness. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this colorful salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer for warm-weather gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into half-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a large serving platter.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Scatter the slices evenly over the tomatoes.
Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and distribute them across the tomato slices.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes, onions, and goat cheese.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley, then sprinkle them on top of the salad for a burst of flavor and color.
Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad for added crunch and nuttiness.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1068 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.0 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.7 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1754 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2077 mg | 44% | |
*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.
