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    Home » Healthy Salad Recipes » Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil, Capers and Feta

    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil, Capers and Feta

    Published: Aug 30, 2017 · Modified: Jul 14, 2022 by Elaine · This post may contain Amazon affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog generates income via ads · 10 Comments

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    Basil, capers and feta cheese enhance the natural flavours of late-summer tomatoes in this simple recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad. A smattering of coarse sea salt and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar is all that's needed to dress this healthy keto tomato salad.

    overhead view of an heirloom tomato salad with feta cheese and basil
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    • ❤️Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🛒Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • ❓What are heirloom tomatoes?
    • 🔁 Possible Variations
    • 👍🏼Elaine's Tips
    • 🗒 More summer salad recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Just looking at this heirloom tomato salad photo makes me smile. Memories of a salad made with sun-warmed tomatoes, fresh from the vine and drizzled with pungent olive oil come flooding back with every bite. That salad, savoured in a tiny outdoor café on the shores of the Mediterranean, is one that's etched in my memory.

    Warmth, sunshine, and colour! I'm feeling grateful to have made those memories. But now, I can recreate them right here at home.

    Late summer tomatoes are something I crave all year. Winter tomatoes are so disappointing. So when spring comes, I plant, water, nurture, and pinch. Then in late July and August, I'm rewarded with a large harvest of sun-ripened tomatoes.

    If you have an abundance of tomatoes, try this Simple Rustic Tomato Salad, Balsamic Bocconcini Cherry Tomato Salad, Grilled Halloumi Peach and Tomato Salad, or these oh-so-good Broiled Italian Tomatoes with Garlic and Herbs.

    Cherry Tomatoes on a white painted board background
    Heirloom cherry tomatoes add flavour and colour to this simple tomato salad with feta cheese.

    ❤️Why you'll love this recipe

    Simple is best! This Heirloom Tomato Salad with feta cheese is the easiest you'll ever make!

    Tomato salad is a great way to enjoy the late-summer harvest from your garden or farmers' market. It's hard to believe such a simple salad has so many intense flavours!

    🛒Ingredients

    You'll find ingredient amounts in the recipe card below.

    • heirloom tomatoes: any variety. Different coloured heirloom tomatoes make a spectacular salad
    • cherry tomatoes: add lots of natural sweetness to this salad
    • fresh basil leaves: for those rich Mediterranean flavours
    • capers: heightens the flavour of the tomatoes
    • feta cheese: optional, but provides that sweet and salty contrast
    • sea salt
    • extra-virgin olive oil
    • balsamic vinegar

    🔪Instructions

    A smattering of basil and a spoonful of capers brings out the deep rich flavour of tomatoes. Sprinkle some sea salt and feta crumbles on top and your keto tomato salad is ready to dress.

    I chose to use a simple balsamic dressing, and by simple I mean no recipe needed! I whisked spoonfuls of olive oil and balsamic vinegar together and drizzled a little on the salad just before serving.

    1. Slice the large heirloom tomatoes and arrange on serving dish. Add halved cherry tomatoes.
    2. Cut basil chiffonade-style, leave some leaves whole and arrange on serving dish. Sprinkle with sea salt. Garnish with capers and crumbled feta. 
    3. Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.
    sprinkling coarse salt on Heirloom Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
    A sprinkle of coarse salt enhances the natural flavour of heirloom tomatoes.

    ❓What are heirloom tomatoes?

    You may find that heirloom tomatoes are sometimes called heritage tomatoes. They are a cultivar of tomato, known for their high-quality flavour and texture. They come in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes, sometimes in odd shapes. If you're seeking the juiciest, most delicious tomatoes, look for heirlooms in your supermarket or farmer's market.

    🔁 Possible Variations

    Keep it dairy-free. Omit the feta cheese, or substitute goat cheese if it agrees with you.

    Add sliced cucumbers for extra crisp crunch.

    Change the herbs. You could substitute fresh oregano and thyme for the basil.

    Add homemade Herbed Oven-Baked Polenta Croutons for a crispy treat on top!

    👍🏼Elaine's Tips

    Like all tomatoes, Heirloom tomatoes taste best when served at room temperature.

    This recipe makes a simple summertime tomato and feta salad, bursting with flavour! It is best eaten soon after it's made. Enjoy every mouthful!

    Heirloom tomato salad with fresh herbs on a white platter.

    🗒 More summer salad recipes

    • Strawberry watermelon salad with feta cheese and optional blueberries.
      Summer Strawberry Watermelon Salad Recipe with Feta
    • Overhead view of a round shallow bowl with Greek Chicken Salad with Mint leaves.
      Greek Chicken Salad with Mint
    • A bowl of Thai mango salad with a pair of bamboo tongs beside it.
      Thai Mango Salad with Peanuts
    • overhead view of a round white dish of Strawberry Kale Salad
      Strawberry Kale Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

    When you make this heirloom tomato salad, please leave a comment and a star rating below. Thanks in advance! Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.

    📖 Recipe

    Overhead view of heirloom tomatoes arranged on a platter with feta cheese

    Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil, Capers and Feta

    Basil, capers and feta cheese enhance the natural flavours of late-summer tomatoes in this simple recipe for Heirloom Tomato Salad. 
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    Course: Salads and Dressings
    Cuisine: American, Canadian, Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 137kcal
    Author: Elaine
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    Ingredients

    • 2 large heirloom tomatoes, any variety, sliced
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 handful fresh basil leaves
    • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
    • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin extra virgin
    • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    Instructions

    • Slice large tomatoes, arrange on serving dish. Add halved cherry tomatoes.
    • Cut basil chiffonade-style, leave some leaves whole and arrange on serving dish. Sprinkle with sea salt. Garnish with capers and crumbled feta. 
    • Whisk 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Drizzle over salad and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1502mg | Potassium: 226mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 20.7mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Elly

      August 19, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      So easy, and so much flavor!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        August 21, 2020 at 5:47 pm

        Thanks Elly!

        Reply
    2. Jackie Barker

      July 26, 2019 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      So grateful for this fast tomato salad recipe. Perfect for tonight's dinner and I even have the feta waiting in the fridge! Thanks, Elaine.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        July 26, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        You're welcome, Jackie! I love that salad. It's so easy and has so much flavour! Enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Linnea Abbott

      September 07, 2017 at 9:17 pm

      5 stars
      Simple, but delicious! Thanks

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 08, 2017 at 8:37 am

        Thanks Linnea! Happy fall!

        Reply
    4. Ayngelina Brogan

      September 06, 2017 at 7:43 am

      There's nothing better than tomatoes in season, great classic recipe.

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 06, 2017 at 9:44 am

        Agreed! A simple dish with fresh local ingredients is always best!

        Reply
    5. Christina

      September 02, 2017 at 8:03 am

      5 stars
      Yum! You had me at the tomato, basil, capers, and feta. I can eat capers by the handful they are so salty and delicious! Great fresh tasty salad to enjoy summer coming to an end. Great job!

      Reply
      • Flavour & Savour

        September 02, 2017 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks Christina,
        The capers really help to enhance the flavour of the tomatoes in this salad. I love those little things, too!

        Reply

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