Tomato's Tangy Treasure

This classic tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful summer staple. The ripe tomatoes are tossed with crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh parsley, and dressed with a simple vinaigrette. The result is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

The tomato salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. The earliest known recipes for tomato salad date back to the 16th century, and the dish has since become a staple of Mediterranean cuisine. The tomato salad is typically made with ripe tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion, and fresh parsley, and is dressed with a simple vinaigrette. The salad is often served as an appetizer or side dish, and is a popular choice for summer gatherings.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• ripe tomatoes
• feta cheese
• red onion
• fresh parsley
• olive oil
• red wine vinegar
• dijon mustard
• salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
2. Crumble the feta cheese.
3. Thinly slice the red onion.
4. Chop the parsley.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Combine the tomatoes, feta, red onion, and parsley in a large bowl.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to coat.

Why It Works

• The ripe tomatoes provide a sweet and juicy base for the salad.
• The crumbled feta cheese adds a salty and tangy flavor to the salad.
• The thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp and pungent flavor to the salad.
• The fresh parsley adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the salad.
• The simple vinaigrette brings all of the flavors of the salad together.