How to Make EASY Tomato Feta Salad - Perfect for a Picnic!
Channel: Elena Ciccotelli
Date: 2017-05-07

Need a fast and delicious side dish for an outdoor picnic or BBQ? Look no further than this recipe. Refreshing, bright, delicious and simple are the best ways to describe this perfect spring/summer salad. Use a mix of orange and red cherry tomatoes for an extra POP of color – remember, you eat with your eyes first! Once you make this side dish, you’ll find you might need to double or triple this recipe – it goes that fast. A summertime must-have and incredibly easy to prepare and transport. You can even make this recipe a day in advance and reserve the feta just before serving. If you happen to have leftovers – use baby spinach or romaine as a base and add this tomato feta salad right on top. Quick and easy lunch for the next day. Also, PLEASE use the fresh basil and not dried basil, it will make all the difference!

Elena’s Tomato Feta Salad

20 minutes | 12 servings

INGREDIENTS
4 pints grape tomatoes, red or mixed colors
1 cup of small diced red onion (1 onion)
¼ cup of white wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ cup of chopped fresh basil leaves
1 pound of feta cheese

Cut the tomatoes in quarters and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and basil and toss well. Dice the feta into ½ inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve it at room temperature.



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