Cherry Tomato Salad
Bursting with vibrant summer flavors, this Cherry Tomato Salad is a quick and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes paired with thinly sliced red onion and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is elevated by a zesty dressing made of extra virgin olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Finished with crumbled feta cheese for a creamy, tangy garnish, it’s a delightful combination of simplicity and bold taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this easy cherry tomato salad is a must-try for light lunches, picnics, or as a colorful side dish. Vegetarian, nutrient-rich, and effortlessly delicious, this recipe brings out the best in seasonal ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 Red onion
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 100 grams Feta cheese
Instructions
Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice each cherry tomato in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Wash the basil leaves and pat them dry. Tear them into smaller pieces and add to the tomato and onion mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tomato, onion, and basil mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad and give it a final, gentle toss.
Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.7 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2354 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 584 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1422 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
