Description
A refreshing Summer Cherry Tomato Salad featuring sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, feta cheese, and a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Begin by washing the cherry tomatoes thoroughly. Cut each tomato in half and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
- Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mixture in the bowl.
- In a small bowl or jug, prepare your dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Use a gentle hand when mixing so as not to crush the tomatoes.
- Add the crumbled feta cheese on top and gently fold the salad to distribute evenly.
- If desired, add the toasted pine nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish or platter and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best flavor, let the salad sit for about 10 minutes for the ingredients to meld together.
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic glaze on top just before serving.
- This salad can be customized by adding other ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, or cooked quinoa.
- Always opt for ripe cherry tomatoes for the best sweetness and balanced taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg