A simple salad made with ripe heirloom tomatoes, garden fresh cucumbers and creamy goat cheese is drizzled with olive oil and a plenty of fresh basil.
I love summer for lots of reasons, but fresh produce at the farmer’s markets has to be at the top of the list. As someone who has battled with weight loss struggles, I learned to love salads and healthy fats, and farmer’s markets only helped with finding delicious, fresh veggies. This Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Goat Cheese is a wonderful mix of crisp, refreshing vegetables, healthy fat from olive oil, and protein and flavor from goat cheese.
Ingredients
- Heirloom tomatoes: Add a variety of colors, and a more complex, sweeter flavor than traditional tomatoes.
- Cucumber: American cucumbers or English cucumbers work well in this salad.
- Goat cheese: Salty and savory, crumbly and creamy, and the perfect topper for this salad.
How to Make an Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Goat Cheese
Step 1. Start by washing your produce, then slicing your heirloom tomatoes.
Step 2. Then slice your cucumber, you can peel the cucumber if you prefer as well.
Step 3. Take your goat cheese and crumble it into smaller, bite sized pieces.
Step 4. Arrange all of your ingredients on a plate, then top with fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
If you don’t have basil, you could also use fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy your Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Goat Cheese!
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Instructions
- Arrange tomato and cucumber slices on a large platter and top with goat cheese crumbles and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve at room temperature for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
I usually only dress my salad with oil and vinegar, but any vinaigrette would taste great!
Depends on your health goals, but any homemade dressing is best. Being able to control the ingredients is huge to making healthy dressing! Try my Dill Ranch Dressing or Honey Mustard Vinaigrette to see how easy making your own dressing can be!
The sweet and savory flavor profile of goat cheese gives you a lot of possibilities. It’s great to include on a charcuterie board with honey, nuts, fresh fruit, crackers, and cured meats.
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