Best 9 Easy Cherry Tomato And Feta Salad Recipes

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In today's fast-paced world, creating a quick and flavorful meal can be a challenge. If you're craving a light and refreshing salad that packs a punch of flavor, look no further than the easy cherry tomato and feta salad. This vibrant dish is a symphony of colors and textures, boasting juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, crisp cucumbers, and tangy red onions. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation, you can whip up this delightful salad in no time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO FETA SALAD



Tomato Feta Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 1/2 cups small-diced red onion (2 onions)
1/4 cup good white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 1/2 pounds feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

TOMATO FETA SALAD



Tomato Feta Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pints (6 cups) cherry tomatoes
3/4 pound good feta cheese
1 small red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons white wine or Champagne vinegar
1/4 cup good olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Dice the feta in 1/4-inch dice, crumbling it as little as possible. Add the feta to the tomatoes and then add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley. Toss carefully and salt, to taste, depending on the saltiness of the feta. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD



Cherry Tomato Salad image

This recipe evolved from a need to use the bumper crops of delicious cherry tomatoes we grow. It's one of my favorite cherry tomato recipes, especially at cookouts. -Sally Sibley, St. Augustine, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Place tomatoes in a shallow bowl. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and sugar until blended; stir in herbs. Pour over tomatoes; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHERRY TOMATO CORN SALAD



Easy Cherry Tomato Corn Salad image

In the summer, use fresh sweet corn off the cob. Saute the corn for five minutes in a skillet before adding it to the salad.

Provided by cookbookangie

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup minced fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup peeled, seeded, and chopped cucumber
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 shallots, minced

Steps:

  • Combine basil, olive oil, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a jar and screw on the lid; shake until dressing is completely blended.
  • Stir corn, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, and shallots together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over corn mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 202.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHICKPEA, CHERRY TOMATO, AND FETA SALAD



Chickpea, Cherry Tomato, and Feta Salad image

Make this simple salad in just minutes, and take it to work with a slice or two of bread or a pita.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup canned chickpeas
1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain chickpeas.
  • In a bowl, combine chickpeas with tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 18 g, Protein 11 g

TOMATO FETA SALAD



Tomato Feta Salad image

One summer I combined my love for onions with a bumper crop of tomatoes and a homemade balsamic dressing. The result was this salad that receives thumbs-up approval whenever it's served. -Robert Golus, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
1 pound grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, basil and salt. Add onion; toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, oil and feta cheese; toss to coat. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY CHARD WITH FETA AND CHERRY TOMATOES



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This is a super easy and delicious chard recipe that only uses few ingredients--serve as a vegetarian side or a vegetarian main with crusty bread.

Provided by barbara

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 bunch chard
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, cubed, or more to taste
1 clove garlic, sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut off the thick stems of chard and disregard. Roughly chop chard leaves and wash. Place wet chard into a pot, cover, and cook over medium heat until chard has wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and garlic and cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 959.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

EASY CHERRY TOMATO AND FETA SALAD



Easy Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad image

I really like this salad for a change from traditional salads with greens. You could replace the feta with ricotta or chopped mozzarella, and the thyme with chopped basil, but I like it just as it is.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pints cherry tomatoes
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh thyme sprig, for garnish

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, toss the tomatoes with the feta.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper; top with thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 321.2, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.7

CHERRY TOMATO AND FETA SALAD



Cherry Tomato and Feta Salad image

The summer treat to end all summer treats, this cherry tomato and feta salad will satisfy you at snack time like no vending machine fare ever could.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 ounces cherry tomatoes
1 ounce crumbled low-fat feta cheese
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Halve 3 ounces of cherry tomatoes and mix with 1 ounce crumbled low-fat feta cheese. Dress with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar and 1 teaspoon olive oil; season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with fresh oregano.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season cherry tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can substitute dried basil. Use about 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil for every tablespoon of fresh basil.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the tomatoes and feta cheese and store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, assemble the salad and drizzle with dressing.
  • This salad is also delicious with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.

Conclusion:

This easy cherry tomato and feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's made with fresh, seasonal ingredients and is packed with nutrients. The creamy feta cheese and tangy balsamic vinegar dressing add a delicious touch to this simple salad. Whether you're serving it at a backyard barbecue or a potluck dinner, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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