Description
Barefoot Contessa tomato feta salad brings Mediterranean sunshine to your table with fresh herbs and zesty flavors. Crisp cherry tomatoes and creamy feta cheese dance together, creating a refreshing side dish you’ll crave all summer long.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 450 grams (2 pints) cherry tomatoes, red or mixed colours
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Dairy:
- 340 grams (¾ pound) feta cheese, cut into cubes
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or Champagne vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Carefully slice cherry tomatoes into halves, depositing them into a spacious mixing vessel. Finely dice red onions and incorporate them alongside the tomatoes.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil (30 milliliters or 1 fluid ounces), red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper in a compact mixing bowl until thoroughly emulsified.
- Introduce the prepared dressing to the tomato and onion mixture, gently coating each ingredient. Delicately chop fresh basil and parsley leaves, sprinkling them throughout the salad.
- Tenderly cube the feta cheese into uniform 1-2 centimeter (0.4-0.8 inch) pieces, maintaining structural integrity. Softly fold the cheese cubes into the salad, ensuring even distribution without excessive crumbling.
- Allow the salad to rest momentarily, permitting the flavors to harmonize and intensify. Serve at ambient temperature, presenting a refreshing and aromatic Mediterranean-inspired side dish.
Notes
- Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil just before serving to enhance the salad’s richness.
- Experiment with different herb combinations like dill, mint, or parsley for unique flavor profiles.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshing summer side dish that stays crisp and cool.
- Crumble feta cheese at the last moment to maintain its delicate texture and prevent soggy spots.
- Toast pine nuts or sunflower seeds for an unexpected crunch that elevates the entire salad experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg