Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and crisp textures, Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad is a simple yet irresistible dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. This refreshing recipe showcases sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, all harmoniously united with a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Torn basil leaves add a fragrant herbal touch, while crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, salty contrast that elevates every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is ideal for those seeking a quick, healthy option that’s brimming with garden-fresh goodness. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled proteins for a complete meal. Keywords: tomato salad, fresh tomato recipes, Mediterranean salad, vegan-friendly salad, summer side dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams feta cheese
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half and place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or half-moons if preferred. Add the cucumber to the bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these together until well mixed to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tomato, onion, and cucumber mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.
Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad, gently mixing them in.
Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad, and give it one final gentle toss to incorporate the cheese.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 773 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 150 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 291 mg | 6% | |
*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.
