Name: Cold salad of tomatoes, onions and cheese: A refreshing summer recipe in a few minutes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 150 g sliced cheese (e.g., Gouda); 4 tablespoons sour cream; 1 teaspoon of full-fat mustard; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; a handful of fresh basil for sprinkling

Cold salad of tomatoes, onions and cheese: A refreshing summer recipe in a few minutes

Cold salad of tomatoes, onions and cheese: A refreshing summer recipe in a few minutes recept

Easy to prepare
4 serving
10 minutes

Jan, 19. 12. 2025

Hot summer days call for a light and quick dish that refreshes and satisfies. This cold tomato, onion and cheese salad in a delicate dressing of sour cream, mustard and basil can be prepared in no time and, thanks to chilling, becomes the perfect accompaniment to meat, bread, or a light standalone lunch.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes
1 medium onion
150 g sliced cheese (e.g., Gouda)
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon of full-fat mustard
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
a handful of fresh basil for sprinkling

Preparation procedure

Preparing the vegetables Wash the tomatoes and cut them into smaller cubes. Peel the onion and cut into thin half-moon slices. Transfer both vegetables to a larger bowl.
Adding the cheese Cut the sliced cheese into cubes approximately the same size as the tomatoes or grate it on a coarse grater. Pour into the bowl with the vegetables.
Preparing the dressing In a smaller bowl, mix the sour cream with the mustard, add the sugar, a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly to form a smooth cream.
Finishing the salad Pour the dressing over the tomatoes, onion and cheese. Salt and pepper to taste, mix again. Cover the container and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes so the flavors combine and the salad cools.
Serving Before serving, sprinkle with chopped fresh basil. You can serve the salad on its own as a light main course or as a side dish to grilled meat or fresh bread.

Total preparation time

Preparation of ingredients: 10 minutes
Chilling in the fridge: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings

Recipe conclusion

This cold tomato, onion and cheese salad is a great quick summer dish that combines fresh vegetables with cheesy flavor and a creamy dressing. Thanks to the short preparation and chilling, you’ll have a refreshing dish in no time that will please the whole family and guests.