Some of the best things in life are the simplest ones. This feta and tomato salad is super simple and super delicious! When ripe, juicy tomatoes are in season, you'll want to eat them every day. It contains a few simple ingredients and can be prepared in the blink of an eye.
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Feta and Tomato Salad – Amazing side dish with a Mediterranean flavour
When tomato season arrives I am happy as a child. In fact I grow my own tomatoes and when they are ripe I really have plenty of them. I grow several varieties, such as Beefsteaks, Roma, Cherry and some hybrids. I love them all.
Since I have so many tomatoes during the season, I like to have a few recipes that I can rotate and that the family loves. Some of my favorite dishes are Summer Panzanella with Garlic Butter Croutons or Greek Panzanella or a simple Horiatiki Salad. Oh, and I almost forgot that these Penne Alla Vecchia Bettola, made with my Roman tomatoes, are one of the most popular recipes on this site (do yourself a favor and check this one out).
But this Tomato Feta Salad It has a special place in my heart because the tomato is truly the star! And did I mention I love tomatoes? I wouldn't be myself if I didn't season my tomatoes Mediterranean flavors such as feta, parsley, mint, red onions, dried oregano, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, etc. Need I say anything else? I will….it's just perfection!
How to prepare feta and tomato salad
(For a complete printable recipe with exact measurements, steps and nutritional information, scroll to the bottom of the post)
Step 1: Collect yours Ingredients for feta and tomato salad:
- Large, ripe tomatoes (like steak or heirloom);
- Red onions;
- Parsley;
- Mint;
- Feta cheese;
- For the seasoning: Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Red wine vinegar; Salt, pepper, dried oregano.
Step 2: Get a nice oval plate and start assembling:
- Start with thick slices of tomatoes;
- Follow with crescent-shaped red onion slices;
- Then add the chopped herbs;
- Top with pieces of good quality feta cheese.
Step 3: Take a glass jar and add everything seasoning ingredients then shake it well. Pour it over the salad and serve.
Recipe Tip: This is a very simple recipe with few ingredients and therefore it is extremely important to use the BEST quality ingredients: (i) super ripe, but firm tomatoes; (ii) very fresh green herbs; (iii) delicious Feta cheese (i.e. the real Greek one that is bought in brine and is in the shape of a block. My favorite is “Dodoni” and it is not crumbled); and finally the best, fragrant extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar. Don't skimp on ingredients. If you do this, you won't get the best feta and tomato salad.
What to serve with feta and tomato salad:
This tomato and feta salad has all the Mediterranean flavors, so I'll suggest a couple of my favorites Mediterranean recipes:
And for Vegetarian options I will suggest:
- 2 Heirloom Tomatoes large, sliced
- 1/2 Red onion small, sliced (or 1/4 large)
- 1/2 cup Feta cheese broken into pieces
- 1 table spoon Parsley chopped
- 1 table spoon mint chopped
Get dressed
- 3 table spoon Olive oil Extra virgin
- 1 1/2 table spoon Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Kosher
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
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Cut the tomatoes into 1/3-inch-thick slices and arrange in a single layer on an oval serving platter.
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Cover the tomatoes with sliced red onions (moons or half moons).
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Add the freshly chopped parsley and mint.
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Add pieces of good quality feta cheese.
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Combine all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar, shake to mix well and pour over the salad. Serve immediately.
Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 4G | Protein: 3G | Fat: 14G | Saturated fats: 4G | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 177mg | Sugar: 2G | Vitamin A: 675UI | C vitamin: 10.8mg | Soccer: 102mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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