Tomato and Feta Salad
Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Tomato and Feta Salad is a vibrant, quick-to-make dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch. Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, crunchy cucumber, and a hint of sweetness from thinly sliced red onion come together in this refreshing salad that’s drizzled with a tangy red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing. Topped with fragrant fresh basil leaves, this 15-minute recipe is as beautiful as it is delicious. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, this salad is a fantastic way to enjoy a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly dish packed with nutrients and bold flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 1 small red onion
- 1 medium cucumber
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 30 ml red wine vinegar
- 15 grams fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. Cut them in half and place them into a large salad bowl.
Cut the feta cheese into small cubes and add it to the salad bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the bowl.
Wash and peel the cucumber. Cut it into half moons and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Gently toss the salad with a spoon to ensure all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Chop the fresh basil leaves and sprinkle them over the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.7 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 673 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.1 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 384 mg | 8% | |
*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.
