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Tomato and Herb Salad with Fresh Chive Cheese





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Makes 8 servings

This is the salad to make with tomatoes from the farmers' market or your backyard, ideally when they're still warm from the sun. The surprise is the easy homemade cheese. Prep and Cook Time: about 20 minutes (excluding cheese).

Tomato and Herb Salad with Fresh Chive Cheese




 2 pounds assorted vine-ripened tomatoes
 12 to 14 slices Fresh Chive Cheese or fresh mozzarella
  About 1 tsp. sea salt
 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
 1/2 teaspoon honey
 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
 2 to 3 sprigs marjoram, plus flowers if any
 10 to 12 basil leaves, plus flowers if any
Step 1
1

Slice large tomatoes; leave small tomatoes whole, or cut in wedges or halves. Arrange on a platter with cheese.

Step 2
2

In a small bowl, whisk 1 tsp. salt, the vinegar, and honey until salt is dissolved; whisk in olive oil. Spoon over tomatoes.

Step 3
3

Strip marjoram leaves and flowers from sprigs onto salad. With kitchen scissors, snip basil leaves and flowers over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt to taste.

Step 4
4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 227Calories from Fat 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g24%

Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 424mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 17g6%

Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Protein 8.5g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.