Charred Tomato and Feta Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A vibrant Mediterranean salad featuring smoky charred tomatoes paired with creamy feta and fresh basil, dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs medium ripe plum tomatoes, olive oil, crumbled feta cheese into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium ripe plum tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice 4 medium ripe plum tomatoes in half and brush both sides with 2 tbsp olive oil. Place cut side down on the grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until char marks appear and tomatoes soften.
2. Step 2: While tomatoes grill, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
3. Step 3: Arrange the charred tomatoes on a serving plate, sprinkle 100 g crumbled feta cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves evenly over the top. Drizzle the basil vinaigrette over the salad, tossing gently to combine before serving.