Fresh and Sun Dried Tomato Salad with Parmesan

Elevate your salad game with this Fresh and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad with Parmesan, a perfect harmony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, intensely flavored sun-dried tomatoes, and a peppery bed of baby arugula, this salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh ingredients. Tossed in a simple yet luxurious dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, every bite is balanced and full of Mediterranean flair. Shaved Parmesan offers a rich, nutty finish, while fresh basil leaves add an aromatic touch to this quick, no-cook recipe. Ready in just 15 minutes, this show-stopping salad is ideal as a light lunch, a side dish, or even a dinner party starter. Perfect for summer dining or any occasion that calls for a fresh and flavorful twist!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams fresh cherry tomatoes
• 100 grams sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese (shaved)
• 100 grams baby arugula
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Drain the sun-dried tomatoes from their oil and pat them dry with a paper towel. Slice them thinly and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.

Step 3

Add the baby arugula to the salad bowl and toss gently to combine.

Step 4

In a small jar or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin ribbons of Parmesan cheese and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 7

Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and scatter them on top as a garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(569g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1142.4

Total Fat 98.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 35.7mg	0%
Sodium 2802.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 43.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 10.7IU	0%
Calcium 871.4mg	0%
Iron 7.6mg	0%
Potassium 2588.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 75.2%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 14.6%