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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into half-inch thick rounds and arrange them on a large serving platter.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Scatter the slices evenly over the tomatoes.

Step 3

Crumble the goat cheese into small chunks and distribute them across the tomato slices.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes, onions, and goat cheese.

Step 6

Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley, then sprinkle them on top of the salad for a burst of flavor and color.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the salad for added crunch and nuttiness.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1002.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1067.5

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 89.1mg	0%
Sodium 1754.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.3g
Protein 34.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 275.7mg	0%
Iron 6.9mg	0%
Potassium 2077.2mg	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: 72.5%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 15.1%