Turkish Tomato and Feta Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Turkish Tomato and Feta Salad is a quick and delicious way to elevate your mealtime. Juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion form the vibrant base, while crumbled feta cheese adds creamy, tangy goodness. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and mint brings herbaceous depth, perfectly complemented by a zesty dressing of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is the perfect side dish for grilled meats, a refreshing starter, or a light meal on its own. With every bite, this salad captures the essence of Turkish cuisine—simple, wholesome, and irresistibly flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 150 grams feta cheese
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly. Cut them into small wedges and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the onion slices to the tomato wedges in the bowl.
Dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, distributing it evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely, then sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, taking care not to break up the feta too much.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
228 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 674 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*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.
