Heart-Healthy Tomato and Feta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Tomato and Feta Salad is the perfect choice for a light meal or vibrant side dish. Featuring an irresistible medley of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated by the creamy richness of low-fat feta cheese and a zesty homemade dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. Infused with oregano and parsley for aromatic freshness, this recipe is a Mediterranean-inspired delight that comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Whether served immediately or slightly chilled, this low-calorie, nutrient-rich dish is as heart-healthy as it is flavorful, making it ideal for anyone seeking wholesome, minimally processed options. Perfect for summer picnics, weekday lunches, or an elegant dinner pairing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion into small strips.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Gently crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the vegetables.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Enjoy this heart-healthy salad on its own or as a side!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.1 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 1957 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*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.
