Ingredients:

  • 2 pints (500g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (150g) English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup (50g) crumbled feta
  • 1/4 cup (10g) fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) honey
  • 1 clove (3g) garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cucumbers thoroughly. Slice the tomatoes in half lengthwise and dice the cucumber into uniform pieces roughly the size of a tomato half.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds or shake the jar until the mixture is thick and opaque.
  3. Place the halved tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and sliced red onion in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Drizzle the emulsified dressing over the vegetables and toss gently with a spoon.
  5. Fold in the crumbled feta and fresh basil chiffonade last to maintain the shape of the cheese and the color of the herbs.