Tomato Pomegranate Salad with Za atar

Since cherry tomatoes are grown all year-round, this beautiful salad with flavors of the Middle East can be made anytime. Recipe adapted by Sam Sifton.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons Za'atar Seasoning

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

2 pints cherry tomatoes, preferably mixed colors, halved

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded, very thinly sliced

1/2 red onion, very thinly sliced

1/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves, roughly torn

1/3 cup loosely packed mint leaves, roughly torn

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3 ounces feta cheese

Recipe Info

Difficulty Level:

Easy

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

15 minutes

Serving size:

6

Directions

1. In a small bowl whisk together the Za'atar and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine the tomatoes, pomegranate seeds, bell pepper, onion, basil, mint, lemon juice, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and salt. Gently toss salad.

3. Transfer salad to a serving bowl or salad plates, drizzle with prepared Za'atar dressing and crumble with feta. Serve immediately.