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Ingredients
for
4
Manchego Cheese with Tomatoes and Cucumber
20 min.
Time:
Ingredientsfor
- Ingredients
- 3 Tbsps lemon juice
- 6 Tbsps olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground peppers
- ½ Cucumber (roughly chopped)
- 2 ½ cups Tomatoes (cut into wedges)
- 2 cups herb sheep cheese (cubed, such as Manchego)
- ½ bunch scallions (chopped)
- Basil (to garnish)
Preparation
1.
Make a dressing from the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper, checking the seasoning to taste.
2.
Combine the cucumber, tomato, cheese, and spring onions in a mixing bowl. Toss well with the dressing and divide between plates.
3.
Serve garnished with basil leaves.
Healthy, because
Healthy, because
Manchego makes this dish rich in protein and calcium, which helps keep bones and teeth strong. Meanwhile the tomatoes are a good source of the antioxidant lycopene while cucumbers contain vitamin K, which helps prevent bone clotting.
Even smarter
Even smarter
If you're not cutting carbs, serve this dish with some freshly grilled slices of whole wheat baguette for added fiber and texture.