Best 8 Tomato Salad With Feta And Olives Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing tomato salad, a symphony of ripe tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and savory olives. This delightful dish, bursting with juicy sweetness and tangy notes, is a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or as a light and flavorful standalone meal. With variations ranging from a classic Greek salad with cucumber and red onion to a hearty Italian panzanella salad with toasted bread cubes, this versatile recipe offers something for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the delectable simplicity of this timeless salad, a celebration of fresh, seasonal ingredients and the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO FETA SALAD



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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.

CRUNCHY FETA & TOMATO SALAD



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A salad that really indulges Greek flavours and colours - perfect food for sunny days

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ small ciabatta loaf
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tomatoes , roughly chopped
½ cucumber , roughly chopped
handful pitted black olives
100g feta cheese
handful fresh basil leaves
splash balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Cut the ciabatta into bite-size pieces and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle over 1 tbsp oil. Grill for 3-4 mins, turning the pieces of bread occasionally, until just golden. Leave to cool.
  • Put the toasted ciabatta in a serving bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta. Tear up the basil, then scatter over the salad. Whisk the balsamic and remaining olive oil together and drizzle over, then mix gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium

TOMATO, BASIL, AND FETA SALAD



Tomato, Basil, and Feta Salad image

Fresh tomatoes combine with cucumber, fresh basil, and feta for a simple and refreshing salad full of flavor!

Provided by VANCGIRL2

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 small cucumber - peeled, quartered lengthwise, and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 7.4 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 88.6 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES



Tomato Salad with Feta and Olives image

The best time to make this is when the tomatoes are in season. If you love tomatoes, you will love this salad, as did my guests. This is not a complicated salad and you would think it came from a gourmet restaurant. I found this gem of a recipe in the Fine Cooking Magazine.

Provided by heather in Ont

Categories     Lemon

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces feta cheese
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
4 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
kosher salt or coarse salt
1/2 lb cucumber, peeled,seeded,and cut into small dice
1/2 lb cherries or 1/2 lb grape tomatoes, in assorted colors halved
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and halved (approx. 15)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble feta into a small bowl.
  • Add chopped mint and toss; set aside.
  • Season the tomato slice with salt and then arrange them, overlapping slightly, on a serving platter Sprinkle the cucumber over the tomato slices.
  • Season the grape or cherry tomatoes with salt and scatter them over the cucumbers.
  • Sprinkle the olives on top.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad.
  • Scatter feta cheese over the salad, garnish with mint and serve immediately.

FETA OLIVE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound feta (crumbled)
1/2 small red onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lemon, zested and minced
1 orange, zested and minced
1 cup very small cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)*
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro (optional)
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
Black pepper in a mill
Several large romaine or butter lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Place the feta in a large shallow bowl, add the onion, garlic, lemon zest, orange zest, cherry tomatoes, if using, green olives, and black olives. Toss lightly but thoroughly. Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and toss again. Add the fresh herbs, toss, and add several turns of black pepper. Arrange the lettuce leaves on 1 large or several individual plates and spoon the feta salad on top. Serve immediately.

FRESH TOMATO SALAD WITH ONIONS, FETA AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Onion     Tomato     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Feta     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ripe large tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick rounds
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Arrange tomatoes on platter. Top with onion slices. Drizzle oil and vinegar over. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. Sprinkle cheese, olives and parsley over salad and serve.

TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES



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Provided by Debra Creed-Broeker

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Olive     Tomato     Appetizer     No-Cook     Feta     Summer     Bon Appétit     Missouri     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 large tomatoes (about 3 pounds), cored, sliced
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 ounces feta cheese (about 1 generous cup), crumbled
1/3 cup brine-cured olives, preferably Kalamata (optional)

Steps:

  • Overlap tomato and onion slices on large platter. Whisk oil, vinegar, parsley and garlic in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour over salad. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour or cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours, basting occasionally with dressing.
  • Sprinkle salad with cheese and garnish with olives, if desired.

GREEK TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND OLIVES



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In Greek, this recipe is called Saláta Horiátiki! Try to use really good olive oil. Recipe is adapted from Whole Foods.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 firm cucumbers
4 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into bite-sized slices
1 large green pepper, seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces (you can use 1/2 green, 1/2 red pepper)
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 -6 ounces feta cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
splash balsamic vinegar
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt, to taste
ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and discard, then cut cucumber into bite-size chunks.
  • Place in a large bowl and combine with tomatoes, green pepper, onion, feta and olives.
  • In a small bowl, combine oregano and vinegars and whisk in olive oil. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with remaining dressing on the side. May serve over lettuce greens if desired.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best results.
  • If you don't have feta cheese, you can substitute another type of cheese, such as goat cheese or mozzarella.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients to your salad, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or onions.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
  • Serve the salad with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Tomato salad with feta and olives is a simple but delicious dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try.

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