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Homemade fresh cheese with vegetable salad: a simple and refreshing recipe that will surprise you

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Homemade fresh cheese with vegetable salad: a simple and refreshing recipe that will surprise you recept

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  • Easy to prepare
  • 4 serving
  • 100 minutes
Jan, 16. 12. 2025

Making homemade fresh cheese has something magical. It’s a return to simplicity, to an honest taste and aroma that evoke home. All you need is milk, a little vinegar and a few minutes of patience – and you get a delicate, soft cheese that is incomparably better than most store-bought options. Combined with a fresh vegetable salad of cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and parsley, it’s a light, healthy and perfectly balanced meal. It’s suitable as a quick lunch, a light dinner or as a cold starter for guests. The recipe is tried-and-true, simple and requires no special equipment.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

For homemade fresh cheese:

For the vegetable salad:

Preparation procedure

  • Preparation of the fresh cheese Pour the milk into a large pot and heat it over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning. When the milk starts to bubble, slowly pour in the vinegar and stir. The milk will separate into solid curd pieces and whey. Let the mixture sit for 1–2 minutes to allow the curds to settle. Pour the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine sieve and let it drain. Gather the cloth into a bundle and gently squeeze out the excess liquid. In a bowl, mix the cheese with salt, the melted butter and Provençal herbs. Shape a round loaf or block of cheese and wrap it in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours to firm up.
  • Preparation of the vegetable salad Slice the cucumber thinly or cut into small pieces. Remove the seeds from the pepper and cut into strips. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Chop the parsley finely. Put everything into a bowl, drizzle with vegetable oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently.
  • Serving Slice the chilled cheese and serve together with the fresh vegetable salad.

Quick info

Servings: 4 servings

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Chilling time: 1–2 hours

Total time: approx. 1 hour 40 minutes

Conclusion

This homemade fresh cheese with vegetable salad is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to eat light, fresh and healthy. Making the cheese is surprisingly easy and the result is a delicate, creamy product that you can season to your own taste. Combined with the simple salad it creates a perfectly balanced dish that you’ll enjoy not only at home but also when entertaining friends. And once you try homemade cheese, you won’t want to go back to the usual store-bought kind.

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