Ingredients
2 packets low fat String Cheese, sliced thinly
4 Medium Sized Tomatoes, whatever you have on hand
Hawaiian Black Lava Salt or Sea Salt for sprinkling
Garlic Salt for Sprinkling
Olive Oil for drizzling (I used Basil infused Olive Oil)
Instructions
1
Slice tomatoes to approximately 1/4 in thick and lay out flat on a serving plate.
2
Top with 3 slices of string cheese each.
3
Sprinkle salt and garlic salt on top.
4
Drizzle with Olive Oil.
5
Enjoy with a nice glass of Chianti.
6
Repeat as needed.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Hawaiian Black Lava Salt is harvested from the Pacific and gets its dramatic jet-black color from activated charcoal, which may offer mild detoxifying properties while adding a stunning visual contrast to bright red tomatoes.
- Low-fat string cheese is a smart protein source that melts slightly against the tomato's natural juices, creating a creamy texture without the heaviness of full-fat mozzarella.
- Basil-infused olive oil elevates this dish with aromatic herbaceous notes while delivering heart-healthy monounsaturated fats — a small drizzle goes a long way in both flavor and nutrition.
- Medium ripe tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to reduced risk of heart disease and certain cancers, and their acidity perfectly balances the richness of the cheese and oil.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a solid hit of lycopene and vitamin C from the fresh tomatoes, supporting immune function and skin health.
- Low-fat string cheese contributes meaningful calcium and protein per serving, helping to support bone health without excessive saturated fat.
- The olive oil drizzle adds monounsaturated fats that support cardiovascular health and helps your body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins present in the tomatoes.
- This dish is naturally low in carbohydrates and added sugars, making it a friendly option for those following low-carb or Mediterranean-style eating patterns.
- Sodium content can vary significantly depending on how generously the salts are applied — those monitoring sodium intake may wish to use a light hand with both the garlic salt and lava salt.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories180
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat11 g72 g15.28%
- Saturated Fat3 g20 g15%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat6 g
- Cholesterol15 mg300 mg5%
- Sodium520 mg2300 mg22.61%
- Total Carbohydrate9 g275 g3.27%
- Dietary Fiber2 g28 g7.14%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein11 g50 g22%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)4 mcg20 mcg20%
- Calcium220 mg1300 mg16.92%
- Iron0.6 mg18 mg3.33%
- Potassium420 mg4700 mg8.94%
- Vitamin A1200 mcg900 mcg133.33%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)22 mg90 mg24.44%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)1.8 mg15 mg12%
- Vitamin K18 mcg120 mcg15%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.07 mg1.2 mg5.83%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.18 mg1.3 mg13.85%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.15 mg1.7 mg8.82%
- Folate24 mcg400 mcg6%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0.5 mcg2.4 mcg20.83%
- Biotin3 mcg30 mcg10%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.45 mg5 mg9%
- Choline18 mg550 mg3.27%
- Phosphorus195 mg1250 mg15.6%
- Iodine8 mcg150 mcg5.33%
- Magnesium18 mg420 mg4.29%
- Zinc0.9 mg11 mg8.18%
- Selenium6 mcg55 mcg10.91%
- Copper0.08 mg0.9 mg8.89%
- Manganese0.15 mg2.3 mg6.52%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum4 mcg45 mcg8.89%
- Chloride210 mg2300 mg9.13%
