Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Fresh Tomato and Onion Salad is the ultimate summer side dish or light meal. Bursting with the natural sweetness of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, and the zing of red onion, it’s dressed in a simple yet zesty combination of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice. Fragrant basil leaves and crumbles of creamy feta cheese elevate this salad, making it both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this healthy recipe is perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or barbecues. Serve it fresh for a taste of garden goodness in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium red onion
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 10 leaves fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 100 grams feta cheese

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the cherry tomatoes, then slice them in half and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly into rings. Add the onion slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and cut it into thin slices or half-moons if preferred. Add the cucumber to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk these together until well mixed to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tomato, onion, and cucumber mixture in the large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all ingredients.

Step 6

Roughly tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the salad, gently mixing them in.

Step 7

Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad, and give it one final gentle toss to incorporate the cheese.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Allow the salad to sit for about 5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	737.1 grams (737.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	641

Total Fat 50.50g	65%
Saturated Fat 17.50g	88%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Sodium 3525mg	153%
Total Carbohydrate 35.00g	13%
Dietary Fiber 6.70g	24%
Total Sugars 15.80g
Protein 19.50g	39%

Vitamin D 16IU	80%
Calcium 599mg	46%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 1188mg	25%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 20.8%