By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
171 cal · 15 min
Tomato, Zucchini and Feta Salad
Recipe GLPRb661ca864be4a8
A fresh, light Greek-inspired salad combining crisp zucchini, ripe cubed tomatoes, shaved red onion, and crumbly feta cheese, finished with fresh basil and a simple olive oil dressing. Perfect as a side dish or light summer meal.
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Ingredients
3 heirloom or ripe tomatoes, cut into small cubes
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, shaved into thin slivers
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 to 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Directions
Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut them into small, even cubes and place in a large bowl.
Trim the ends of the zucchini and use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice them thinly lengthwise or into thin rounds. Add the zucchini slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to shave it into thin, delicate slivers. Add to the bowl.
Add the crumbled feta cheese to the bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and cheese. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break up the feta too much.
Season with salt and black pepper to your taste, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
Fold in the chopped fresh basil just before serving to preserve its bright flavor and aroma. Divide among serving bowls and serve immediately.
Comments
This is a straightforward summer salad that checks all boxes for a Charlotte weeknight. Tomatoes, zucchini, red onion, feta, basil, olive oil, and black pepper are all available year-round at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, or Walmart—no special trips required. At roughly $1.50 to $2.00 per serving, the cost is driven by the feta cheese, but it's a reasonable splurge for a side dish or light dinner. The stated 15 minutes is honest for chopping and assembly, though slicing zucchini thin enough to eat raw takes a touch more care than the time suggests. It's a cold salad that reheats poorly, so it's best enjoyed same-night, and works perfectly as a side to grilled chicken or fish rather than a standalone meal for hungry eaters.
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