Tomato & Maleny Brie Salad โ A Fresh Take on a Restaurant Favourite
If youโve ever dined at Pomodoras, youโll know we love letting local produce shine. This Tomato & Maleny Brie Salad is a celebration of simple ingredients that speak for themselves โ juicy heirloom tomatoes, creamy buffalo brie made just up the road, and a generous drizzle of our Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamic Dressing.
Itโs the kind of salad that feels luxurious without trying too hard. Perfect as a light lunch, a starter for a dinner party, or a fresh side at your next family gathering.
Why Youโll Love This Salad:
- โ Fresh & Clean: No heavy dressings, just beautiful ingredients layered with intention.
- ๐ง Locally Made Brie: Featuring Maleny buffalo brie โ soft, creamy, and made right here in the Hinterland.
- ๐ Peak-Season Tomatoes: Juicy, sweet, and full of flavour โ the perfect summer star.
- ๐ Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamic: Adds richness and balance with a touch of sweetness.
Simple Ingredients, Big Flavour
All you need is:
- A variety of ripe tomatoes, sliced thick
- Wedges of Maleny buffalo brie (found at Maleny Cheese)
- A handful of rocket or basil leaves
- Sea salt and cracked pepper
- A generous drizzle of Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamic Dressing
Arrange it all on a platter and serve โ no cooking required. Just vibrant colours, creamy textures, and that irresistible sweet-savory contrast from our slow-cooked balsamic glaze.
Where Fresh Meets Fancy
This salad is pure Pomodoras โ restaurant-quality yet totally achievable at home. Itโs light, elegant, and designed to impress (without spending hours in the kitchen). And thanks to the creamy Maleny brie, itโs also got that irresistible โwhere did you buy this cheese?โ factor.
Perfect For:
- Al fresco lunches
- Sunday brunch boards
- No-cook dinners
- Sharing plates for entertaining
- Showcasing Sunshine Coast produce with pride
Whether you’re a salad skeptic or a cheese lover looking for a new favourite, this Tomato & Maleny Brie Salad hits the sweet spot between indulgent and refreshing. Drizzle on the Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamic Dressing, and itโs nothing short of a showstopper.
Tomato & Maleny Brie Salad with Caramelised Balsamic โ Fresh, Local, and Restaurant-Quality
Course: Light Meal, Side DishCuisine: Mediterranean2
servings10
minutesIngredients
6 Ripe tomatoes
Chopped Basil
Roasted macadamia nuts,
Avocado oil
Directions
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- Season withย saltย andย pepper
- Addย lots ofย theย choppedย basil
- Sprinkleย theย roastedย macadamiaโs
- Finishย withย a good splash of avocadoย oilย andย Pomodoras Caramelised Balsamicย Dressing
- Addย a few goodย slices of brie
Notes
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