Tomato and Feta Salad

This Tomato and Feta Salad is a refreshing Greek breakfast dish that combines juicy tomatoes with creamy feta cheese, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh herbs. It's a vibrant way to start your day, packed with flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Tomatoes - 300 grams (about 3 medium-sized)
• Feta cheese - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 100 grams (about half a medium cucumber)
• Red onion - 50 grams (about half a small onion)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash the tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and the cucumber into half-moons.
2. Peel and thinly slice the red onion.
3. In a large bowl, combine the quartered tomatoes, cucumber slices, and sliced red onion.
4. Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
5. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and sprinkle with chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
6. Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
7. Serve immediately, or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes, which support heart health.
• High in calcium and protein from feta cheese, beneficial for bone health.

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