the perfect easy tomato salad-
Juicy tomatoes. Creamy feta. Fresh herbs, balsamic, and toasted almonds.
If you’re looking for the best easy tomato salad recipe to make all summer long, this one’s it. It’s made with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy feta, fresh herbs, and a quick balsamic dressing that brings everything together. I like to throw in some toasted almonds for crunch, but you can keep it super simple or build it up with whatever you’ve got. It’s fresh, juicy, and takes barely 10 minutes to throw together.
Watch How to Make This Easy Tomato Salad
Watch how it comes together in under a minute:
This easy tomato salad comes together in one bowl and takes just minutes to prep. You can keep it super simple or build it up with herbs, feta, olives, and toasted almonds like I did. Everything’s tossed in a quick balsamic dressing that brings all the flavors together.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
- 300–400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- A handful of fresh chopped basil
- Chopped fresh chives, to taste
- 40 g crumbled feta cheese (~¼ cup or to taste)
- 6–8 Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1–2 tbsp toasted almonds (or any toasted nuts you like)
- Flaky salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How to Make This Easy Tomato Salad
- In a mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, flaky salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chopped chives and some of the chopped basil. Toss gently to coat everything.
- Spoon the salad into a serving plate.
- Top with crumbled feta, toasted almonds, and a few fresh basil leaves.
- Serve right away!
Variations & Tips
- Make it a meal: Add creamy burrata on top and serve with warm focaccia — it’s a dream.
- Bruschetta-style: Spoon the salad over toasted bread slices for a juicy, crunchy appetizer.
- Switch the herbs: No basil? Try fresh parsley, mint, or even dill for a twist.
- Feta swap: Goat cheese or mozzarella balls work great here too.
- Brighten it up: A bit of lemon zest or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds extra freshness and zing.
- Want a bit of crunch? Toasted pine nuts or walnuts are a great sub for almonds.
Make It a Full Brunch Spread
Turn this easy tomato salad into the star of your next brunch table. Pair it with:
- Tzatziki – Cool, garlicky yogurt dip with cucumber, mint and olive oil
- Beet Salad – Earthy, vibrant, and dressed with lemon and herbs
- Pesto Bread – Fluffy, homemade bread swirled with garlicky basil pesto
- Crispy Fried Artichokes – Golden, crunchy, and totally addictive
Add some good bread and coffee — and you’ve got yourself a perfect, delicious brunch lineup.
Easy Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 350-400 g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- A handful of fresh chopped basil
- Chopped fresh chives, to taste
- 40 g crumbled feta cheese (~¼ cup or to taste)
- 6-8 Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1-2 tbsp toasted almonds (or any toasted nuts you like)
- Flaky salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, olive oil, balsamic, salt, and pepper to a bowl.
- Mix in the chopped basil and chives.
- Spoon into a serving plate.
- Top with feta, almonds, and a few basil leaves.
- Serve and enjoy!
Hope you give this tomato salad a try — it’s quick, fresh, and always a hit.
