Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta

Name: Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: Lettuce; Tomatoes; Red onion; Croutons; Feta cheese; Cucumber; Basil; Salt (or to taste); Pepper (or to taste); Balsamic vinegar; Extra virgin olive oil

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This Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad combines all the beauty of gorgeous seasonal tomatoes with fresh cucumber and feta cheese. If you love a lot of color in your salad and good nutrition is high on your priority list, be sure to try this salad soon!

Garden Tomato Salad with Feta centered in frame in a large white bowl

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Ingredients

Lettuce - We really love using romaine lettuce for this recipe.
Tomatoes
Red onion
Croutons
Feta cheese
Cucumber
Basil
Salt
Pepper

Dressing

Balsamic vinegar
Extra virgin olive oil

Salad ingredients chopped tomato and cucumber with knife showing

Instructions

Step One: Prepare the Dressing

There are several ways to prepare homemade salad dressings:

1). Use a bowl to whisk or stir the ingredients together.
2). Put all of your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, then give it a little shake.
3). Use a stick blender to blend the salad dressing ingredients together. This is helpful if the dressing includes a garlic clove or anchovies.
4). Use an oil and vinegar dispenser with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads as needed.

Homemade salad dressings are easy to make if you keep some essential ingredients on hand. See our Top 10 Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes for the dressings we love the most.

Step Two: Prepare Homemade Croutons (optional)

Preparing homemade croutons is as easy as cutting up a loaf of french bread, mixing in some melted butter, topping it all with your favorite herbs and spices, then baking for 10-15 minutes in the oven. They really add such amazing flavor!

Step Three: Prepare Ingredients

Cut or tear up lettuce into small portions. Wash all lettuce and produce thoroughly, then set it aside to drain in a colander. While lettuce is draining, dice all remaining ingredients into small salad-sized portions.

Step Four: Assemble and Serve

Assemble the salad in layers with lettuce on the bottom, followed by fresh diced vegetables, and any additional cheeses, croutons, nuts, and/or seeds.

Add a small amount of dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

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Storage

Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.

Top Tips

Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.

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FAQ

Should lettuce be cut or torn?

It may be an old wives tale that you shouldn't cut lettuce. Supposedly, the lettuce will brown a little quicker around the edges, but many people disagree that this is true.

Should you soak red onions?

If you prefer a milder taste, then yes. Soaking red onions in ice water for 20-30 minutes will mellow out their flavor.

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