Tomato Salad with Feta, Fresh Herbs, and Red Onion Recipe
This fresh and vibrant tomato salad features ripe tomatoes, tangy red onion, and creamy feta cheese, tossed in a honey-mustard vinaigrette and garnished with an aromatic blend of fresh herbs. Perfect as a light side dish or a refreshing summer salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, parsley, mint, and/or basil)
Dressing
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Mellow the Onion: In a medium bowl, cover the thinly sliced red onion with ice water. Let it sit, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes to reduce the sharpness of the onion. After soaking, drain and pat the onion dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the Dressing and Marinate Tomatoes: In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until smooth. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to create an emulsified dressing. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the tomato wedges to the bowl and gently toss them to coat evenly in the dressing. Allow the tomatoes to marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the drained red onions, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh herbs to the marinated tomatoes. Gently toss everything together to combine, taking care not to break the tomatoes. Serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest.
Notes
- Soaking the onions in ice water helps mellow their flavor, making the salad more balanced.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Feel free to customize the herb mix based on what’s fresh and available.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to a day; add the feta just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Keywords: tomato salad, fresh tomato salad, feta salad, Mediterranean salad, no-cook salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe
