Keto Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Bright, flavorful, and keto-friendly, this Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish. Packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and aromatic fresh basil, this salad is tossed with a tangy lemon-olive oil dressing that perfectly complements its bold flavors. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle crunch, while a touch of salt and black pepper ties everything together. Perfect as a light appetizer or a satisfying side dish, this low-carb salad is as healthy as it is delicious. Plus, its simplicity makes it an ideal option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams Feta cheese
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by washing the cherry tomatoes thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Cut each cherry tomato in half and place the halves into a large salad bowl.
Step 3
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Step 4
Peel the red onion half and slice it thinly. Add the sliced onion to the bowl.
Step 5
Take the fresh basil leaves, stack them, roll them, and slice them into thin strips (this technique is called chiffonade). Add the basil to the salad.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Whisk them together until well mixed.
Step 7
Pour the olive oil and lemon dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
Step 8
Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed and coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes at room temperature to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 10
Serve immediately as a refreshing starter or a side dish for a keto-friendly meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (467.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 583.0 |
| Total Fat 50.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1747.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.7g | |
| Protein 17.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 16IU | 0% |
| Calcium 549.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 792.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories