Description
A vibrant, no-cook Mediterranean salad featuring ripe tomatoes, cooling cucumbers, and mellowed red onions. A tangy balsamic-lime dressing brings balance, while optional halal-friendly cheese adds a salty contrast. Perfect for warm weather enjoyment.
Ingredients
4 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, diced
1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional, substitute with ricotta salata)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Gather all ingredients at room temperature
Chop tomatoes and transfer to a ceramic bowl
Thinly slice the red onion and layer in the bowl
Add diced cucumber and torn basil
If using cheese, crumble over the salad
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently
Adjust seasoning and serve chilled
Notes
Substitute feta with ricotta salata if avoiding dairy
Chill ingredients in the fridge for 30 minutes before assembling for optimal temperature
Use a sharp knife for clean tomato cuts
Choose tomatoes at peak ripeness for best flavor
Balsamic vinegar pairs well with lemon zest if available
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Summer Salad Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg