Tomato Salad

This refreshing Tomato Salad is a vibrant blend of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty olive oil dressing. Perfect for a light meal or as a side dish, it embodies the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Ingredients

• Ripe tomatoes - 400 grams, diced
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200 grams), diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Feta cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Extra virgin olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables: dice the tomatoes and cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
3. Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives to the vegetable mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients well.
6. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 680 mg
• Cholesterol: 25 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene from tomatoes, which supports heart health.
• High in vitamins A and C, boosting immune function and skin health.

Tags