Tomato and Cheese Plate (Hunger Crushing Combo™ Snack #3)

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This tomato and cheese plate with olives is the perfect Hunger Crushing Combo™ to satisfy your snack attack with some Mediterranean flare.

I think we can all agree that a cheese snack is as satisfying as can be. But why not make it even MORE satisfying and tasty by giving it the Hunger Crushing Combo™ treatment? This tomato and cheese plate with olives will fulfil your Mediterranean culinary fantasies in snack form. With the perfect blend of salty, sour, and refreshing, your snack game is about to get a serious glow up.

Why Is This Tomato and Cheese Plate a Balanced Snack?

This combination of olives, tomato, and cheese provides 11 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber making it an excellent snack option to keep your hunger at bay between meals. If you wanted to bulk up this tomato and cheese plate you could even turn it into a salad meal by tossing it with your favourite greens, some beans or tuna, and an olive-based dressing. If you need some inspo, you can check out my favourite Tuna Greek Salad.

Cherry Tomatoes

• Provides 2 grams of fiber for every 1/2 cup serving
• Excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants like lutein, lycopene, and beta carotene
• You can substitute for tomato slices from larger tomatoes if you prefer (or any other raw veggie)

Baby Mozzarella Cheese Balls

• A source of both protein and fat
• Provides 8 grams of protein per 1 cup
• An excellent source of calcium

Olives

• An excellent source of healthy fats
• Provides 3 grams of fiber for every 1/2 cup serving
• Rich in antioxidants like Vitamin E
• If you don’t like the bitterness of green olives, black olives contain less bitter compounds
• Canned varieties often contain high amounts of sodium from the brine so be sure to rinse them with cold water to reduce sodium intake

More Hunger Crushing Combo™ Snacks You Might Like

If you can’t get enough of this tomato and cheese plate, then let me put you onto some more of our favourite snack combos:

• Carrots and Cheese Plate
• Cottage Cheese Bowl with Fruit & Nuts
• Sliced Apple with Almond & Yogurt Dip

Did you enjoy this tomato and cheese plate as a snack?
What other hunger crushing compounds would you add to this?
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