Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and pistachios, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pistachios, basil, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Substitute the feta cheese with goat cheese or omit it for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg