Paleo Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and undeniably flavorful Paleo Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad. Perfect for a quick side dish or a light main course, this recipe celebrates the vibrant pairing of juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy paleo-friendly feta cheese. Tossed with a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like basil and parsley, this dish is loaded with Mediterranean-inspired goodness while staying true to paleo principles. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a colorful, nutrient-packed delight that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for paleo enthusiasts. Serve it with your favorite protein for a balanced meal or enjoy it as a refreshing standalone dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams paleo feta cheese
- 300 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 5 grams fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. If they are particularly large, you might want to quarter them instead.
Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthwise. Remove the seeds using a small spoon, then cut the cucumber into thin half-moon slices.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into small rings or half-moons.
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
Dice the paleo feta cheese into small cubes, about 1-centimeter pieces, and add them to the salad bowl.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and parsley finely, then sprinkle them over the vegetables and feta in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice until well combined. You can adjust the seasoning with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly without breaking the feta pieces.
Taste for seasoning and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed.
For best results, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the salad as a side dish with your favorite paleo-friendly main course or enjoy it on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.9 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3447 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.8 g | 68% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1107 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1332 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.
