Tomato Salad with Feta, Fresh Herbs, and Honey Vinaigrette Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant Tomato Salad featuring ripe tomatoes, tangy red onion, creamy feta, and a perfectly balanced vinaigrette with honey and Dijon mustard, enhanced by fresh herbs for a bright, Mediterranean-inspired dish ideal for summer or as a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 2 lb. ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2” wedges
- 4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, parsley, mint, and/or basil)
Vinaigrette
- 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: Place the thinly sliced red onion in a medium bowl and cover it with ice water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to mellow the sharp flavor. After soaking, drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare the Vinaigrette and Marinate Tomatoes: In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard until well combined. While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil to create an emulsified dressing. Season the vinaigrette with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add the wedge-cut tomatoes to the bowl and gently toss them to coat evenly with the dressing. Allow the tomatoes to marinate at room temperature for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the crumbled feta, finely chopped fresh herbs, and the drained red onions to the marinated tomatoes. Gently toss everything together to combine all the flavors without crushing the tomatoes. Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the vinaigrette to suit your taste if you prefer less sweetness.
- Fresh herbs can be customized based on availability and preference.
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain the salad’s fresh appearance and texture.
- The soaking step significantly reduces the sharpness of the red onion, making it milder and more palatable in the salad.
Keywords: tomato salad, feta, red onion, vinaigrette, fresh herbs, Mediterranean salad, easy salad recipe, no-cook salad
