How to Make Feta Cheese with Basil Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the simplest yet most delicious summer salads is a refreshing Feta Cheese with Basil Salad. This Mediterranean-inspired dish brings together the fresh flavors of feta cheese, basil, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a light and satisfying meal or side dish. The combination of tangy feta, fragrant basil, and sweet tomatoes creates a perfect balance of flavors that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  • In a bowl, gently mix the walnuts, tomatoes, basil, green onions, avocado, feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red bell pepper. Season with garlic salt, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Allow to sit about 15 minutes, and toss again just before serving.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 566mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 48mg
    • Calcium: 212mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 523mg