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!  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 Tomatoes

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?   

A simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette.  Enjoy the bountiful fall!

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 simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette.  Enjoy the bountiful fall!

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. 

A simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette.  Enjoy the bountiful fall!

Mmm!

Tomato Feta Basil Salad

A simple taste delight, Tomato Feta Basil Salad comes together in minutes with the help of a quick vinaigrette. Enjoy the bountiful fall!
Author: Inger
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 266 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 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

Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste optional, feta is salty

Instructions
 

  • Mix dressing ingredients, beating with fork or whisk to emulsify.
  • Mix salad ingredients.
  • Toss salad with dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal
I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.
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9 thoughts on “Tomato Feta Basil Salad with a Simple Vinaigrette

  1. grace

    you absolutely can’t go wrong with those ingredients together! this makes me almost regret that fall is already here. 🙂

  2. David

    What a great combination, Inger! The lemon, basil, and oregano with the feta reminds me of a Greek salad minus the lettuce!

  3. Thao @ In Good Flavor

    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!

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