Heart-Healthy Cherry Tomato Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Heart-Healthy Cherry Tomato Salad is a deliciously light dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad is as nutritious as it is flavorful. A zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice brings everything together, while fragrant basil leaves add a fresh, aromatic touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy salad is high in antioxidants and healthy fats, making it an ideal choice for anyone seeking a heart-friendly meal or side dish. Serve it as a standalone lunch, a vibrant side, or a refreshing addition to your next barbecue spread.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly rinse 2 cups of cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry. Halve them and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel and dice 1 medium cucumber into small cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 3
Finely slice half of a small red onion. Add the onion slices to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Crumble 0.5 cup of feta cheese and sprinkle it over the salad.
Step 5
Pit and halve 0.25 cup of Kalamata olives, then add them to the mixture.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the olive oil and lemon dressing over the salad.
Step 8
Tear 0.25 cup of fresh basil leaves into small pieces and add to the salad.
Step 9
Season the salad with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Step 10
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (736.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 701.1 |
| Total Fat 60.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2772.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.9g | |
| Protein 15.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 516.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1165.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories