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Tomato Onion Salad Recipe

July 24, 2016 by Florentina 10 Comments

Easy tomato onion salad recipe Mediterranean style with lots of fresh oregano, chives, capers and feta cheese, dressed in a lovely olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing!  

Image of Red Tomato Onion Salad with Feta Cheese, Oregano and Chives

I’m having a major crush on all the heirloom tomatoes this summer, today I’m particularly fond of the red ones. They just scream hot summer days, deliciousness and freshness!

Ok, do we really need a post on how to make a simple tomato salad ? 

Uhmm… well.. yes of course, what kind of question is that ..?

Because truth is you can make this simple thing about 20 different ways. Here are some idea:

  • Italian style: dressed with basil pesto and fresh mozzarella.
  • Heirloom tomatoes, thyme and goat cheese <–Gotta try that!
  • Drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.
  • Mixed with cucumbers and scallions to end up with this lovely thing.
  • Latin style with cilantro, chili and lime.

White Bowl of Red Tomato Onion Salad with Feta Cheese, Oregano and Chives

I just love adding those adorable chive blossoms on top, it compliments the final dish with subtle sweet onion flavors, and just makes it look pretty. We already agreed that pretty food taste better, right ? So, If you have any growing in the garden, sprinkle them all over the place.

This Tomato Onion Salad Pairs Well With:

  • Chimichurri Steak
  • this Grilled Chicken
  • Chicken Pesto Pizza 
  • Perfect Grilled Chicken 
  • Crispy Chicken Wings  
  • Peppercorn Steak

White Bowl of Red Tomato Onion Salad with Feta Cheese, Oregano and Chives

Note Worthy:

  • Onions have amazing cancer fighting properties. They are also antiviral, antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. You can ask Google if you want 😉 
  • Tomatoes taste amazing and are a rich source of lycopene. They are also loaded with vitamins and lutein which helps with healthy vision. Who does’t wanna see well, right ?
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Tomato Onion Salad Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Simple tomato onion salad recipe Mediterranean style with lots of fresh oregano, chives, capers and feta cheese, dressed in a lovely olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing!

Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4
Author: Florentina
Ingredients
  • 2 lb red heirloom tomatoes
  • 1 small purple onion
  • 5 oz feta cheese
  • 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 c chives chopped
  • 1/4 c fresh dill roughly chopped + more to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves
  • 4 tbsp capers
  • chive blossoms for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp Fleur de Sel sea salt + more to taste
Instructions
  1. Using a very sharp knife slice the tomatoes into small wedges and add them to a serving bowl with the capers.
  2. Slice the purple onion into thin strips or round and sprinkle on top of the tomatoes.
  3. Use your hands and rustically tear the feta cheese over the top of the tomato onion salad.
  4. Sprinkle with the fresh oregano, dill and chives.
  5. Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
  6. Season with the Fleur the Sel sea salt, and just before serving give it a gently toss to coat.
  7. Garnish with the chive blossoms and serve promptly with a few extra flakes of Fleur de Sel on top to your taste.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Paleo, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Tagged With: Best Salads Recipes, Easy Salad Recipes, Fresh Tomato Recipes, Salads Recipes, Summer Salad Recipes, Tomato Recipes, Tomato Salad, Tomato Salads, Tomato Salads Recipes

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Comments

  1. Meg @ With Salt and Wit

    July 25, 2016 at 7:34 am

    Yes please! This sounds amazing!

    Reply
  2. Amy Stafford

    July 25, 2016 at 8:11 am

    I just harvested a ton of tomatoes from the garden, and this salad will be the perfect way to enjoy them!

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    July 25, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    This sounds wonderful, and perfect for summer!

    Reply
  4. Amanda | The Chunky Chef

    July 25, 2016 at 6:01 pm

    Ohhhhh yes… now this is my kind of salad!! I’m a HUGE tomato and onion fan 🙂

    Reply
    • Florentina

      July 26, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      You and me both! We can have a tomato salad party for all I care, this is all I need ha! ~ Florentina

      Reply
  5. Jenn @ Peas and Crayons

    July 25, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    So gorgeous and refreshing! <3

    Reply
  6. Michelle De La Cerda

    July 25, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    Mmmm yum, this salad looks delish!! I’d get seconds of this dish for sure.

    Reply
  7. Mimi

    July 2, 2017 at 1:37 pm

    I could just stare at the feature photo. It’s in fact what I’ve been doing. So beautiful!

    Reply
    • Florentina

      July 3, 2017 at 11:48 am

      Thanks Mimi, so delicious 🙂

      Reply
  8. Maria

    August 2, 2017 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    We just can’t get enough of this tomato salad. Use an imported feta in brine, absolute perfection!

    Reply

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