Paraguayan Cheese and Tomato Salad
This fresh and vibrant salad hails from the heart of Paraguay, bringing together the rich flavors of local cheese and vine-ripened tomatoes. Perfect for warm climates, this dish refreshes with its cool texture and bursts of earthy flavor. It's a tribute to traditional Paraguayan simplicity, enhanced with a modern twist for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heirloom tomatoes diced into bite-sized pieces, ideally organic
- 1 cup queso paraguay cubed
- 1 cup red onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil preferably cold-pressed
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper freshly cracked
Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients by dicing the heirloom tomatoes into bite-sized pieces, cubing the queso paraguay, and thinly slicing the red onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cubed cheese, and sliced onions. Add the chopped basil leaves for an aromatic lift.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Toss the ingredients gently to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressings and seasonings. Aim for an even and colorful mix.
- Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes before serving, to let the flavors meld together for an enhanced taste.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of freshly grated lemon zest to the salad. Substitute queso paraguay with feta or cotija cheese for a different texture, if necessary.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 773mgPotassium: 297mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 985IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mg
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