Description
Mediterranean-inspired tomato feta salad delivers summer freshness with crisp ingredients and tangy herbs. Homemade dressing and quality produce elevate this simple yet elegant dish you’ll want to savor repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) cherry tomatoes, red or mixed colours
- 340 g (¾ lb) feta cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsps white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
- 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsps fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsps fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1½ tsps kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice cherry tomatoes into halves and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Finely dice red onions and add to the tomatoes.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a small bowl until completely blended.
- Flavor Infusion: Pour the dressing over the tomato-onion mixture, ensuring thorough coating. Finely chop fresh basil and parsley, then sprinkle evenly throughout the salad.
- Cheese Integration: Cube feta cheese into uniform pieces, gently folding into the salad to maintain texture and distribute evenly.
- Final Arrangement: Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature as a vibrant Mediterranean-style side dish, showcasing the bright, fresh ingredients.
Notes
- Slice with Precision: Halve cherry tomatoes carefully to maintain their delicate structure and showcase their vibrant color.
- Balance Dressing Technique: Whisk olive oil and vinegar thoroughly to create a smooth, well-integrated emulsion that coats ingredients evenly.
- Herb Chopping Tip: Finely chop fresh basil and parsley to release maximum flavor and distribute herbs uniformly throughout the salad.
- Cheese Handling Hack: Cube feta gently to prevent crumbling, ensuring each piece remains intact while blending seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 630 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg