Tomato and Feta Salad

We eat A LOT of tomatoes in our house...with fresh mozzarella and a balsamic vinaigrette or with plain feta or just with good old salt and pepper.  My favorite are the sweet yellow cherry tomatoes.  I also love getting heirloom tomatoes for the salads...they add tons of color to the dish.  The kids can't get enough of the tomatoes, either...must be in the genes.  Here is a very tasty and easy tomato and feta salad.  I served this tonight for dinner, along with Roasted Shrimp with Feta (recipe to follow).

Tomato and Feta Salad
(adapted from Barefoot Contessa)


- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, red, yellow or a combination
- 1/2 cup small-diced red onion
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3 oz. feta cheese (in solid form, not already crumbled),  
  diced to 1/2 inch cubes

1. Cut the tomatoes in half and put in a large bowl.
2. Add the onion, vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.  Toss well.
3. Gently mix feta into salad and serve at room temperature.
4. Enjoy!