Tomato and feta cheese salad with greens

2 servings

10 minutes

This refreshing salad of tomatoes and feta with herbs is a vibrant representative of Mediterranean cuisine, embodying lightness, simplicity, and natural flavors. The origins of this dish date back centuries when coastal inhabitants used available ingredients to create healthy and aromatic meals. The sweetness of meaty 'beef heart' tomatoes combines with the piquant saltiness of feta, while the bitterness of olives and freshness of dill give the salad a rich taste. Olive oil and lemon juice reveal the richness of natural aromas, while added herbs highlight the refined Mediterranean aesthetic. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or accompaniment to main dishes and is ideal for warm summer evenings, filling them with the atmosphere of sea breeze and sunny warmth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 399.4
• Proteins: 14.6g
• Fats: 34.3g
• Carbohydrates: 5.6g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes ""bull's heart"": 1 pc
• Pitted olives: 5 pc
• Feta cheese: 150 g
• Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Dill: 10 g
• Lemon juice: 10 ml
• Oregano: 5 g

Cooking steps

1. Wash the tomato, remove its green core, and slice it into half-moons.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes ""bull's heart"": 1 piece

2. Cut the olives and feta cheese. Tear the dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pitted olives: 5 piece
   • Feta cheese: 150 g
   • Dill: 10 g

3. Mix a sauce of olive oil, lemon juice (or balsamic vinegar), Italian herbs (oregano, basil, etc.), and optionally red pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 10 ml
   • Oregano: 5 g

4. Arrange pieces of tomatoes beautifully on a plate, covering each piece with a slice of brinza.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes ""bull's heart"": 1 piece
   • Feta cheese: 150 g

5. Garnish with dill sprigs and olives. Drizzle everything with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 10 g
   • Pitted olives: 5 piece
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons