Ensalada de tomate, queso y hierbabuena. #tomate #hierbabuena

fresh cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese offers a lower-fat option while ricotta is often more affordable.

extra virgin olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil maintains a healthy profile while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar is tangy and lower in calories, while apple cider vinegar is often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides nutrients while dried herbs are a cost-effective flavor option.

Slice ripe tomatoes into wedges and arrange on a serving platter.

Crumble fresh cheese over the tomatoes evenly.

Thinly slice red onion and scatter over the salad.

Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the top.

Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste.

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.

Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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