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This delicious tomato salad made with capers and feta, then dressed with a fresh herb lemon vinaigrette is bursting with flavour! 

Great tasting tomatoes are abundant in the summer, take a look at another classic recipe featuring them Tuscan Panzanella Salad if you love them as much as we do!

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Tomato season is upon us and I can’t get enough of plump heirloom tomatoes from my local farmers market. Red, yellow, green and cherry tomatoes. I love them all! 

Tomato Recipes

Whether you love your tomatoes cooked into a sauce or you prefer them fresh in a salad, there is no question they are at their peak in the summer. So what are best ways to use them?

Let’s start with appetisers or starters. Tomato and Basil Bruschetta is one of the simplest and quickest things to throw together. It tastes outstanding when ripe tomatoes are used. When not in season, I go for sweeter cherry tomatoes. 

top down view of tomato salad in a bowl and herb vinaigrette in a smaller bowl

If you are looking for a quick and healthy snack in the summer, my 5 Minute Salsa Fresca is it. Because it’s made in your This is an affiliate link.blender it’s pretty much instant and so fresh!

This simple Heirloom Tomato and Cucumber Salad is our summer staple. It’s non-fussy and goes well with nearly everything! Good quality tomatoes are a must. 

I have to admit salads are where I like to use my fresh tomatoes above all. The recipe I am sharing today is all about them! I love to mix different varieties and dress them with a punchy lemon herb vinaigrette.

lemon herb salad dressing

Combining tomatoes of different colours brings so much richness to the taste, not to mention the visual appeal. For this particular recipe I also added briny capers and feta for a Mediterranean taste! 

If you don’t like capers, feel free to substitute them with kalamata or green olives or omit them. You can also use Mexican Cotija or goat cheese in place of feta. 

tomato salad ingredients and process images

Fresh Herb Dressing 

I love dressing my salads with a simple French Vinaigrette, but for this tomato salad I took my usual recipe up a notch and added a mix of fresh herbs, namely parsley and oregano. I also flavoured it with lemon juice and zest, finely minced shallots and garlic. 

The combination is simply divine. The acidity of the lemon mellows out the shallots and garlic but keeps a much needed zing to contrast with the sweet tomatoes. This vinaigrette is so delicious it would work on a variety of dishes.

I can see myself drizzling it all over my air fryer potatoes for a touch of summer flavour or using it as a sauce for chicken. That’s how versatile it is. 

Fresh oregano is a potent herb, and if you find it a bit much, substitute with fresh thyme, mint or basil. Experiment with your herb combos and find what you like most. 

close up of tomato salad with herbs and feta

Favourite Tomato Salad Recipes to Try:

5 from 4 votes

Tomato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette and Feta

Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
This delicious tomato salad made with capers and feta, then dressed with a fresh herb lemon vinaigrette is bursting with flavour! 
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lemon, zest and juice only
  • 1 shallot
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 20g/1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 60ml/1/4 cup This is an affiliate link.olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 5 red and yellow tomatoes, medium
  • 3-4 cherry tomatoes, red and yellow
  • 3 tbsp capers
  • 75g/1/2 cup feta cheese

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl combine the zest and juice of a lemon, finely chopped shallots and minced garlic, the chopped leaves of parsley and oregano with a pinch of salt.
  • Add the tomatoes cut into wedges and halved cherry tomatoes, capers and the feta cheese. Mix to combine. Season with salt to taste. Let the salad sit to infuse for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1253IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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7 Comments

  1. Corinn says:

    5 stars
    We had this salad as a side dish with dinner and it was really good… But after the leftovers continued to meld the flavors together, it became fantastic! This is a recipe I want to make again and again… I’m trying to eat more vegetables and lose weight and this is perfect! Who says dieting has to feel like a big bummer? And regardless we all need a good dose of vegetables with a meal… This is true regardless of your BMI! I will share this one with my family and friends! Thank you Julia for this creative recipe! ๐Ÿ˜‹

  2. Deanna Striver says:

    5 stars
    Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best! My husband and I loved this!

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      Yes! This makes me so happy!

  3. Wilhelmina says:

    5 stars
    This salad is amazing! I love the tangy vinaigrette!

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      The vinaigrette is so versatile too!

  4. Kara says:

    5 stars
    Made it with some store bought heirloom tomatoes and it was so tasty! (Left out the capers because my family doesn’t eat them.)
    I can’t wait to make it again with garden fresh tomatoes. Yum!

    1. Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says:

      So glad you loved it, Kara!!