Low Fat Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Brighten your table with this vibrant Low Fat Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad—a fresh, guilt-free side dish bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion are paired with creamy crumbles of low-fat feta cheese and aromatic fresh basil leaves, all lightly dressed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. With just 15 minutes of prep and no cooking required, this healthy, refreshing salad is perfect for busy weeknights, summer gatherings, or an elegant accompaniment to grilled proteins. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, this recipe is an easy way to enjoy wholesome ingredients that look as good as they taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 4 ounces Low fat feta cheese
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
Crumble the low fat feta cheese into small chunks.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
Chop the basil leaves roughly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion slices, and basil leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Add the crumbled low fat feta cheese on top and give the salad one final gentle toss.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.1 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 61 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1883 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 666 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| 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.
