Tomato and Manchego Cheese Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

A vibrant Spanish salad combining ripe tomatoes and nutty Manchego cheese, dressed with a tangy sherry vinaigrette and garnished with fresh basil. This Spanish recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges, Manchego cheese, cut into thin slices, and extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 6 oz Manchego cheese, cut into thin slices
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

1. Step 1: Arrange 4 medium tomato wedges on a serving plate and layer 6 oz thin slices of Manchego cheese on top.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp sherry vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the sherry vinaigrette evenly over the tomatoes and cheese.
4. Step 4: Garnish the salad with 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves and serve immediately or chilled.