Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta

When Heirloom Tomatoes are in season, they are one of the most flavorsome and wonderful ingredients. They taste so delicious on their own and require such little prep work, making them a great ingredient to cook with in the Summer. In this recipe we show you how to utilize this wonderful Tomato in a tasty Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta. The dish is served with some finely sliced Red Onions and fresh Mint, then finished in a simple Sumac dressing. The result is a tasty Salad that’s a delicious side dish for any meal

We recommend Heirloom Tomatoes, but you can make this recipe with any type

It’s a very versatile Salad and you’ll enjoy it by using any type of Tomatoes. There isn’t going to be an adjustment to the recipe either, so you can simply choose your favorite Tomatoes and use them. What we recommend is to chop the Tomatoes into large chunks or wedges, so I’d steer clear of Cherry Tomatoes or anything like that

The dish is best enjoyed when Tomatoes are in season, which is typically late Spring and into Summer. During this time of the year Tomatoes are beautifully ripe and carry the most delicious flavor. You can, of course, make this Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta all year round as Tomatoes are so plentifully available

How to make Heirloom Tomato and Feta Salad

With your ingredients sourced it’s time to make this wonderful Salad. The first step is to prepare the Tomatoes. Give them a good wash under cold water and then remove the core by cutting around the green stem at the top of the Tomato

Cut deep enough on a slightly diagonal cut all around so that you can simply scoop out the core in somewhat of a triangle shape. This technique is best done using a pairing knife. With the Tomato core now removed, cut it straight in half, and then quarters. If needed, you can cut again into 8^th, just cut straight through the center every time so that you end up with wedge-shaped pieces

I like to keep the pieces quite large for this Salad, as they will balance better with the flavors of the dressing and Mint. We use 5 large Heirloom Tomatoes for this recipe, which is more than enough for 2 people, up to 4 people as a side dish to a larger dinner

Finely slice some Red Onions and then place them into a large bowl with the Tomatoes. Just leave them there as we prepare the dressing. Tomatoes are best served at room temperature, as they will have the best flavor this way

Make a simple Sumac-based dressing for the Salad

Sumac is a very commonly found spice from the Middle East. It has bright, citrussy flavors that make it a wonderful flavor to pair with Salads. We want to use about 2 tsp. of Sumac, which is placed into a small bowl or jar along with some Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, and Red Wine Vinegar. You can use White Wine Vinegar if you prefer

Add about ½ tsp. of Salt to the dressing and then give it a good whisk / mix to combine the ingredients well. I like to use a sealable jar in the kitchen when making dressings as you can simply place the lid on and give it a good shape

With the dressing prepared, pour it straight over the Tomatoes and mix through. Let the Tomatoes sit in the dressing for about 30 minutes to really soak up those flavors. You can give it another mix through to recoat the Tomatoes after 30 minutes

This step not only helps to get as much flavor into the Tomatoes as possible, but it also helps to take some of the sharpness off the raw Onions. So, make sure those Onions get a nice coating in the dressing as well

Finishing the dish and serving

The Salad is ready to go now, so it’s time to add the final touches. First, roughly chop about 1 cups worth of fresh Mint. We add the Mint at the very end so it’s nice and vibrant. Simply sprinkle the chopped Mint over the Salad and give it another stir to lightly coat the Mint in the dressing

The final step is to add the Feta Cheese. Now, we recommend using a crumbly dry Feta Cheese for this dish, so it keeps its structure when added to the Salad and doesn’t turn to mush. Greek Feta Cheese is typically a good choice here and it also tastes great

The Salad is now ready to enjoy. It’s a deliciously simple Salad that will pair wonderfully with any kind of protein or can be enjoyed on its own. The light dressing compliments the dish perfectly, allowing the beautiful flavors of those wonderful Heirloom Tomatoes to shine through

Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta Recipe

Ingredients

• 5 Large Heirloom Tomatoes
• ½ Red Onion, finely sliced
• 4 tbsp. Olive Oil
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 2 tsp. Red Wine Vinegar
• 2 tsp. Sumac
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 cup of Mint, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup of crumbly Feta Cheese
  
  

Instructions

1. Remove the core of the Tomatoes using a pairing knife then cut them into Wedges. Place the Tomatoes in a bowl along with the sliced Onions
2. Place the Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Red Wine Vinegar, Sumac, and Salt in a small bowl. Whisk well to combine then pour over the Tomatoes and Onions and mix through
3. When ready to serve, chop up the Mint and mix through the Salad. Garnish with crumbled pieces of Feta Cheese and serve
   
   

Recipe Notes

• We recommend using crumbly-style Feta Cheese such as Greek Feta for the best result
• Try dressing the Tomatoes about 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to develop
• You can replace the Red Wine Vinegar with White Wine Vinegar
  
  

This simple Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta is a great way to showcase the amazing flavors of Heirloom Tomatoes. The preparation is simple, and the dish truly lets the ingredients shine. This wonderful Salad is a great meal that works just as well as a side as it does a standalone meal

For more tasty Salad recipes just like this, check out these delicious dishes:

• Pea Mint and Barley Salad with Asparagus
• Thai Style Chicken Salad
• Greek Meatball Salad
• Watermelon and Mint Salad
  
  

Happy Cooking!