How to Make Heirloom Tomato and Feta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is something truly special about using fresh, seasonal ingredients in a recipe. And when it comes to summer produce, nothing beats the vibrant and juicy flavor of heirloom tomatoes. These colorful and uniquely shaped tomatoes come in a variety of hues, from deep red and yellow to green and purple, and each one brings its own distinctive taste to the table.

One of the best ways to showcase the exquisite flavor of heirloom tomatoes is in a simple and refreshing salad. Paired with ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium heirloom tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, or to taste
  • 6 seedless red grapes, cut in half
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar, or as needed
  • 1 slice yellow onion
  • ¼ cup canola oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Blot tomato slices on a paper towel and place on a serving dish. Cut feta block into slices and place a slice on each tomato. Sprinkle with grapes.
  • Combine orange juice, honey, garlic, salt, and basil in a bowl. Squeeze lime wedge into the bowl. Grate ginger and onion on a nutmeg grater; scrape pulp into the bowl. Fill the vinegar bottle cap with vinegar and pour over the grater into the bowl, to get the remaining bits of ginger and onion juice. Whisk ingredients together. Slowly drizzle in oil while whisking until emulsified.
  • Spoon vinaigrette over the salad to serve.
  • Nutrition

    255 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 466mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 303mg