Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad is a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a quick weekday side. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, crisp cucumber, and the mild sweetness of red onion, this salad comes alive with a zesty dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of peppery seasoning. Finished with fragrant fresh basil leaves, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and serves as a vibrant accompaniment or light main course. Whether you're seeking a healthy option or a crowd-pleasing side dish, this easy-to-make salad delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly coated.
Roughly tear the basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad before serving.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.1 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2915 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1236 mg | 26% | |
*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.
