Description
This vibrant salad brings together the best of summer: juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta, and fresh herbs tossed in a garlicky herbed olive oil. Amp up the texture with chickpeas or crushed pita chips and serve it as a light lunch, BBQ side, or potluck favorite. It’s cool, crunchy, and made to shine in the heat.
Ingredients
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 large cucumber, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup canned chickpeas (optional)
1/2 cup crushed pita chips (optional)
2 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Herbed Olive Oil Dressing:
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp red wine vinegar or lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar/lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, chickpeas (if using), and herbs.
Toss with the dressing and let sit for 5–10 mins to marinate.
Gently fold in feta and crushed pita chips just before serving to maintain crunch.
Serve chilled or at room temp, garnished with extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: ~210
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g