Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes
Celebrate the flavors of the season with this vibrant and refreshing Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes recipe. Featuring juicy, sun-ripened tomatoes layered with thinly sliced red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this dish is a true ode to summer’s bounty. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar ties everything together, while fresh basil leaves add a fragrant, herby finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfect as a light appetizer, a bright side dish, or a centerpiece for any alfresco dining experience. Bursting with bold flavors and vibrant colors, it’s a simple yet elegant way to enjoy the best of summer produce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into medium-thick slices. Arrange them on a large serving dish, slightly overlapping if necessary.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the slices over the tomatoes.
Roughly chop the Kalamata olives and sprinkle them evenly over the tomatoes and onions.
Tear or chop the basil leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them across the dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the tomatoes and other ingredients.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese across the top of the salad.
Season the dish with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Be mindful not to over-salt, as the feta and olives already add a salty flavor.
Serve immediately as a light salad or side dish. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.9 g | 160% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.0 g | 220% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 6565 mg | 285% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1075 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1884 mg | 40% | |
*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.
