Tomato Cucumber and Feta Salad with Lemon Verbena
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Tomato Cucumber and Feta Salad with Lemon Verbena is the perfect dish for warm-weather dining. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp English cucumbers, and tangy crumbled feta cheese, the salad is elevated by the delicate herbal notes of finely chopped lemon verbena. A zesty dressing made with extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey brings everything together in a vibrant symphony of taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this wholesome summer salad is ideal for quick lunches, outdoor gatherings, or as a light side dish. Serve it immediately for peak freshness or let the flavors meld in the fridge for an hour before enjoying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 0.5 cups feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 whole red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon verbena leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Wash the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel the English cucumber partially (leaving some of the skin for texture) and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Finely chop the lemon verbena leaves and stir them into the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and gently mix to combine, being careful not to break up the cheese too much.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Garnish with a few whole lemon verbena leaves if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.2 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 1587 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 661 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| 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.
