Fresh Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 ounces Herbed Croutons (page 243) or store-bought croutons (about 2 cups); 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives; 1 avocado, sliced; 8 ounces fresh cheese curds or fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups); 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

5 large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces Herbed Croutons (page 243) or store-bought croutons (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives
1 avocado, sliced
8 ounces fresh cheese curds or fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Place the tomatoes in a large bowl.
2
Add the salt, toss, and let rest for 5 minutes.
3
Drain the tomato liquid from the tomatoes into a small, nonreactive saucepan (see Note, page 28).
4
Cook the liquid slowly over medium heat until reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
5
Set the liquid aside in a small bowl to cool to room temperature.
6
Add the croutons, reduced tomato liquid, cilantro, chives, avocado, cheese curds, olive oil, vinegar, and black pepper to the tomatoes and gently toss.
7
Let stand for 3 minutes and then toss again.
8
Serve at room temperature.
9
The salad will keep, covered, for up to 2 days in the refrigerator; add the avocado just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large tomatoes, preferably heirloom, chopped, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 4 ounces Herbed Croutons (page 243) or store-bought croutons (about 2 cups), 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Fresh Tomato and Cheese Curd Salad

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