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This easy flavor-packed tomato feta salad has sweet cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, shallots, fresh basil, lemon, olive oil, and vinegar. It is deliciously simple and great as a BBQ side dish.
Can we talk about how much I love tomato salads? They are so simple, but they pack so much flavor!
In this version, I married sweet little cherry tomatoes with salty feta cheese, shallots, fresh basil, and lemon. It’s somewhat Italian, somewhat Greek in flavor, and pairs perfectly with everything from Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin to Greek Zucchini Fritters to a Turkey BLT Sandwich.
I like to keep it simple by buying crumbled feta, but fresh block feta would also work here. It’s important to use whatever you can find and whatever happens to be your favorite.
The added lemon to the salad brings a big burst of freshness to the dish that I think takes it over the top. Remember, using fresh lemon juice and zest is best, so don’t skip out.
While it may not be traditional, this is a great salad for any party, backyard BBQ, or summer holiday get-together.
Ingredients for tomato feta salad
- Cherry tomatoes
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Shallots
- Fresh basil
- Lemon juice and lemon zest
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Spices
How to make
The best thing about a summer side dish salad is how packed it tastes with fresh goodness. What better way to use summer tomatoes than in a salad?
- Add all the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl and stir to combine.
- Taste the salad and add more kosher salt or vinegar if needed.
- Add to the refrigerator and sit for at least 2 hours before serving. This gives the flavors time to meld.
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh cherry or grape tomatoes. This will ensure the salad gives you the most flavor and bang for your buck.
- Use more vinegar or lemon juice if you want a more zippy flavor to your salad.
- Use chopped fresh tomatoes can be used in place of cherry tomatoes.
- Keep it easy by buying crumbled feta cheese.
- Red onion can be used instead of shallots, but the onion flavor will be stronger.
- For added nutrients, add white beans or orzo pasta.
What to serve with tomato feta salad
I’m happy to eat this salad for a quick summer lunch, BUT it’s also an awesome side dish to grilled meats and simple air fryer recipes.
FAQ’s
More summer side salads
Tomato Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 whole shallot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, fresh
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add all ingreidents and stir to combine.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor.
- Before serving, taste and season with more kosher salt if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This salad was the best way to show off my fresh garden tomatoes! So delicious and easy!