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Tomato & Feta Salad

For a simple, no-fuss side dish, a good tomato salad never fails to impress. Ready in minutes, this salad has all the flavour, colour and texture you’ll need! Learn how.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes (around 300-400g/12oz) (sliced)
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint (finely chopped)
  • salt & pepper
  • Aleppo pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Arrange the sliced tomatoes on a platter. Whisk together the oil and vinegar and drizzle over the tomatoes, making sure they all get some dressing.
  2. Spinkle over the feta and mint and then season with salt and pepper.
  3. If using, sprinkle over a pinch or two of the Aleppo pepper flakes.

Notes

  • This salad is super versatile, I'll change up the ingredients to suit whatever I'm cooking all the time. Use whatever you have to make new and interesting combinations.
  • Tomato varieties: Explore a variety of tomatoes such as beefsteak, heirloom, cherry, grape, and roma for this salad. Any type of tomato works!
  • Cheeses: Experiment with different cheeses like feta, Spanish Manchego, Turkish Peynir, Italian Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino, Labne, or ricotta. Mix and match for unique flavour combinations.
  • Dressing: Try different vinegars such as red wine, white wine, Champagne, sherry, apple cider, tarragon, or even pomegranate vinegar for a Middle Eastern twist.
  • Herbs: Add a pop of colour and flavour with fresh herbs like mint, parsley, chives, oregano, basil, thyme, tarragon, marjoram, or mild red pepper flakes like Aleppo Pepper.
  • Salad assembly: Slice tomatoes, drizzle with a simple vinegar and extra virgin olive oil dressing, then sprinkle with cheese, salt, pepper, and herbs. It's that easy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 146mg (6%) Potassium 252mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 146mg 6%
Potassium 252mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.