Tomato and Feta Cheese Salad with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

A refreshing salad of ripe tomatoes, tangy feta, and fresh herbs dressed in olive oil, perfect as a light Greek appetizer. This greek-inspired salads (vegetarian, mediterranean) ready in about 10 minutes pairs medium, cut into wedges ripe tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, small, thinly sliced red onion 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, cut into wedges ripe tomatoes
• 6 oz, crumbled feta cheese
• 1 small, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 4 medium tomatoes cut into wedges, 1 small thinly sliced red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves.
2. Step 2: Drizzle 3 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp red wine vinegar over the vegetables. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 6 oz crumbled feta cheese evenly over the salad. Season with 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Give the salad one final gentle toss just before serving to mix the feta slightly without breaking it down.