Feta & Tomato Salad Cups
Fresh, light and perfect for the summer months ahead. These Feta & Tomato Salad Cups are great as a barbecue side, to bring to a summer pot luck or just to have as a lunch. Made with fresh tomatoes, feta and a special vinaigrette, they sure won't disappoint!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 217kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Heirloom tomatoes de seeded and diced small
- 1/2 Red onion peeled and finely diced
- 1/2 green onion finely minced
- 1 1/2 cups feta cheese cut into small cubes
- 2 heads butter leaf lettuce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- De seed and finely dice the tomatoes. Dice the red onion and cube the feta cheese. Wash and prepare the salad leaves
- Make the vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, vineger, oregano, minced green onion, honey and salt. Stir in a bowl or shake in a jar.
- In a large salad bowl, add the tomatoes, feta and onions. Toss well. Pour over vinaigrette and stir really well to combine.
- Arrange all the salad leaves on a large plate or platter. Using a slotted spoon, spoon out the salad mixture and fill the cups. Repeat until mixture is finished.
- Can top with finely minced parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Notes
Do not fill the salad cups until just before serving. Otherwise, they will go soggy. You can make the salad in advance and keep in the fridge until just before serving . Make sure to use a slotted spoon when filling the salad cups to remove the excess vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts
Feta & Tomato Salad Cups
Amount Per Serving (6 people)
Calories 217
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 33mg11%
Sodium 621mg27%
Potassium 360mg10%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 2651IU53%
Vitamin C 14mg17%
Calcium 214mg21%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.