Spanish Tomato & Cheese Salad | IRRESISTIBLY Delicious & Easy to Make

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.

Rinse 3 to 4 fresh tomatoes under cold running water and pat them dry.

Cut each tomato into rounds that are a quarter inch thick.

Slice the manchego cheese into pieces that are 1/8 of an inch thick.

Layer the tomato and manchego cheese slices in a serving dish in a circular motion.

In a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of sherry vinegar.

Finely grate 1 clove of garlic and add it to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley to the bowl.

Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then whisk everything together until well mixed.

Pour the dressing over the salad, ensuring it is evenly spread.

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