Spanish Tomato & Cheese Salad Recipe
Receta de Ensalada de Tomate y Queso
15
Minutes
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes
- 1/2 lbs Manchego cheese (Aged 6 months)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 dash black pepper
Nutritional Facts
- Calories 330
- Calories From Fat 252
- Total Fat 28 gr (43%)
- Saturated Fat 15 gr (94%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1 gr
- Monounsaturated Fat 5 gr
- Cholesterol 61 mg (20%)
- Sodium 351 mg (15%)
- Potassium 307 mg (9%)
- Total Carbohydrates 5 gr (2%)
- Fiber 2 gr (8%)
- Sugars 3 gr (3%)
- Protein 15 gr (30%)
- Vitamin A 1429 IU (29%)
- Vitamin C 18 mg (22%)
- Calcium 630 mg (63%)
- Iron 1 mg (6%)
This Spanish Tomato and Cheese Salad is a simple celebration of classic Spanish flavors. Juicy tomatoes are layered with young Manchego cheese and finished with a bright, flavorful sherry vinaigrette. Best of all, it takes just minutes to prepare.
Steps
Wash and pat dry the tomatoes, then cut each one into rounds that are 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick.
De-rind the cheese and cut into slices that are 1/8 inch (.3175) thick.
Add the slices of tomato and cheese into a serving dish, going in order of tomato and then cheese and in a circular design.
Add 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil into a bowl, along with 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar, finely grate 1 clove garlic, add 1 tsp dried oregano and 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, season with a kiss of sea salt and black pepper, whisk together until well mixed.
Pour the dressing over the salad, serve at room temperature or add into the fridge and serve chilled, enjoy! Notes: Try to use the ripest tomatoes you can find, as it's what gives this salad that beautiful pop of goodness. You can serve this salad at room temperature or add into the fridge and serve chilled. It will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
1 Comment
Fantastic with fresh tomatoes from my garden!