Heart-Healthy Tomato and Feta Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with nutrition, this Heart-Healthy Tomato and Feta Salad is a flavorful way to elevate your mealtime routine. Loaded with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and zesty red onion, this Mediterranean-inspired dish comes together in just 15 minutes. Low-fat feta cheese adds a creamy tang, while a homemade dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic ties every bite together with heart-smart goodness. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dash of dried oregano, this salad is a beautiful blend of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. Perfect as a light main dish or a nutritious side, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious! 🥗
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion into small strips.
Step 2
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Step 5
Gently crumble the low-fat feta cheese over the vegetables.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor. Enjoy this heart-healthy salad on its own or as a side!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (712.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 564.8 |
| Total Fat 43.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 42.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1957.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.4g | |
| Protein 23.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 709.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1296.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories