Our Cherry Tomato Salad is colorful, fresh, and easy to make. Enjoy it as a side to share family style or piled on grilled bread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
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Why this recipe sings
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- Cherry tomatoesโthey are sweet and full of flavor.
- Cucumberโfresh and aromatic.
- OlivesโI love their earthy, salty taste.
- Spring onionโis more aromatic than regular onion, and I love the colors.
- Fresh basilโit is unbeatable combined with tomatoes. It’s summer on a plate.
- Greek feta cheeseโadds a briny, savory creaminess. Remember to always get a piece of feta in brine. Greek feta is the best. Dodoni and MtVikos are great brands.
- Wine vinegarโjust a drop brings out so much flavor. Red or white is fine.
- Extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and dried oreganoโthe essential ingredients for almost all Greek recipes.
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

Substitution ideas
- I love cherry tomato varieties like sweet bombs and summer medley. Grape tomatoes will also work. This salad can be made with regular-sized tomatoes. Try the Campari variety. They are small and sweet and the closest I have found to summer Greek tomatoes.
- Use the olives you love. A great substitute is capers.
- Instead of spring onion, a minced shallot is fantastic. Small diced red onion is also delicious.
- Swap the Greek feta for goat cheese. For a less salty flavor, use mozzarella balls or glorious burrata.
- Fresh herbs always elevate a salad. Add fresh oregano leaves for basil, or sprinkle chopped dill. Cilantro will also be a lovely substitute if you can taste it (I can’t; it tastes like soap).
- Instead of wine vinegar, try white balsamic vinegar.

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Cherry Tomato Salad
Our Cherry tomato salad is colorful, fresh, and easy to make. Enjoy it as a side to share family style or piled on grilled bread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- ยฝ English cucumber halved, seeded and diced into ยฝ-inch pieces
- 1 spring onion thinly sliced
- ยฝ cup olives
- ยพ cup Greek feta cheese cubed or crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ยฝ teaspoon dried oregano
- ยผ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- sea salt
For serving
- toasted country bread
Instructions
- Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, spring onion, and olives in a large bowl. Season with a generous pinch of sea salt and ยฝ teaspoon of dried oregano.
- Pour the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and toss well.Let the salad sit for 15 to 30 minutes.Enjoy it as a main meal, a side to share family style, or piled on toasted bread with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
Substitutions
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- I love cherry tomato varieties like sweet bombs and summer medley. Grape tomatoes will also work. This salad can be made with regular-sized tomatoes. Try the Campari variety. They are small and sweet and the closest I have found to summer Greek tomatoes.
-
- Use the olives you love. A great substitute is capers.
-
- Instead of spring onion, a minced shallot is fantastic. Small-diced red onion is also delicious.
-
- Swap the Greek feta for goat cheese. For a less salty flavor, use mozzarella balls or glorious burrata.
-
- Fresh herbs always elevate a salad. Add fresh oregano leaves for basil, or sprinkle chopped dill. Cilantro will also be a lovely substitute if you can taste it (I can’t; it tastes like soap).
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- Instead of wine vinegar, try white balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1404IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 341mgIron: 2mg
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