Kesong Puti, Organic Tomato, and Sagada Orange in Balsamic Vinaigrette

Local cheese and oranges go perfectly well with balsamic vinaigrette. If you have a bottle of pesto at home, drizzle on top of cheese, tomatoes and oranges for more flavor.


Serves 4  Prep Time 15 minutes

2 pieces Rizal kesong puti
2 ripe organic tomatoes
2 Sagada oranges, peeled
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

1  Slice kesong puti, tomato, and oranges into equal-sized discs. Arrange in layers on a plate. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2  In a small bowl, mix olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Pour this mixture over cheese, tomato and oranges. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

Photography by David Hanson  │ Styling by Cleone Baradas & Becky Kho