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Spanish Tomato & Cheese Salad Recipe

Receta de Ensalada de Tomate y Queso

15 minutes

4 Servings

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.

Ingredients

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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%);

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

How To Cook

STEP 1

Wash and pat dry the tomatoes, then cut each one into rounds that are 1/4 inch (.635 cm) thick.

STEP 2

De-rind the cheese and cut into slices that are 1/8 inch (.3175) thick.

STEP 3

Add the slices of tomato and cheese into a serving dish, going in order of tomato and then cheese and in a circular design.

STEP 4

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.

STEP 5

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.

 

Recipe, photo and video courtesy of our friend and Valencia native, Albert Bevia, of the recipe site Spain on a Fork.

 

Ratings and Reviews

5

1 Reviews

Fantastic with fresh tomatoes from my garden!

August 2026