Tomato Feta Basil Salad with a Simple Vinaigrette
A simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette. Enjoy the bountiful fall! 
Heirloom tomatoes are sooo in right now—are you as in love as me? For one thing, they are seriously tasty! And if that’s not enough, many of them are beautiful, with lots of unique colors and patterns. Alas, others are downright ugly, covered with scars and bulges. That will never do for a sandwich slicer.
Ugly (but tasty) tomatoes!
Last week’s CSA box was loaded with heirlooms. I munched a couple and froze some of the perfect round ones for winter pasta sauce. But, what do you do with an ugly tomato?
Tomatoes and Feta and Basil, oh my!
Finally, I remembered an old recipe for Tomato Feta Basil Salad, that I hadn’t had in years. With a simple vinaigrette and just four other ingredients, it would be perfect. Similar to a deconstructed caprese salad using feta instead of fresh mozzarella, I knew it would be a hit.
A fall bounty!
My husband and one of our daughters rode in a 100-mile bike ride this weekend. It was a fun but busy time, so an easy salad fit in perfectly!
And, of course, every tomato deserves a little love.
Mmm!
- 3 large tomatoes, cubed (with peel on)
- 2 Tablespoons chopped chives or 4-6 sliced scallions
- 1 ½ cups cubed feta cheese (about 6 ounces)
- ¼ cup julienned fresh basil
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- salt to taste (optional, feta is salty)
- Mix dressing ingredients, beating with fork or whisk to emulsify.
- Mix salad ingredients.
- Toss salad with dressing.
I never met an ugly tomato that I didn’t like. 😀 Your salad looks great.
you absolutely can’t go wrong with those ingredients together! this makes me almost regret that fall is already here. 🙂
Your salad is gorgeous! Simple and so delicious!
Thanks Zaza!
What a great combination, Inger! The lemon, basil, and oregano with the feta reminds me of a Greek salad minus the lettuce!
Heirloom tomatoes taste so mich better! Great combination .
Love the simplicity and absolutely love summertime tomatoes.
There is nothing like eating fresh garden tomatoes just like there is nothing like eating fresh picked peach . I love the simplicity and freshness of this salad! I think your choice of feta is perfect!
Just delicious ! I love tomato and basil always is wonderful, This looks delicious!!