Best Crunchy Feta Mint Salad Recipes

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PEA, FETA AND MINT SALAD



Pea, Feta and Mint Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces fresh shelled peas
Water, as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/4 ounces shelled pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
1 large handful fresh mint leaves
1 3/4 ounces snow pea leaves or baby English spinach
2 3/4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas in the boiling water until they are just tender and bright green, about 2 minutes. Refresh immediately by plunging them into a bowl of cold water. Drain and reserve the peas.
  • In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until soft, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, vinegar and honey, and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • In a large salad bowl, mix the peas, onions, pistachios, and pour over the dressing. Add the mint and snow pea leaves, and gently toss to coat with dressing. Top the salad with the feta cheese just before serving.

MINTY GREEK SALAD



Minty Greek Salad image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
24 grape tomatoes, halved
16 pitted black olives, such as kalamata
16 pitted green olives
1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the feta cheese, tomatoes, olives and cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing mixture over the vegetables. Garnish with the mint.

HERB AND RADISH SALAD WITH FETA AND WALNUTS



Herb and Radish Salad With Feta and Walnuts image

This light, crunchy salad is inspired by sabzi khordan, the heaping platter of fresh herbs, radishes, walnuts and feta cheese that accompanies nearly every Persian meal.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup walnuts
2 bunches small radishes, trimmed (about 15 radishes)
3 Persian cucumbers, ends trimmed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper
3 ounces sheep's milk feta cheese, crumbled (preferably French feta)
1/2 cup chives cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 bunch)
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems (about 1 bunch)
1 cup loosely packed dill fronds, stems removed (about 1 large bunch)
1/2 cup loosely packed mint leaves (about 1 small bunch)
2 sprigs tarragon, leaves stripped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool, then chop roughly. Place in a sieve and shake away loose skin and crumbs. Set chopped nuts aside.
  • Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the radishes and cucumbers into thin coins roughly 1/8-inch thick. Place in a medium bowl. Add walnuts.
  • In a small glass or jar, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Just before serving, season radishes, cucumbers and walnuts with a pinch of salt and dress lightly with 3 to 4 tablespoons of vinaigrette. Toss well to combine. Add crumbled cheese and toss gently to combine without breaking the cheese down too much. Arrange in a loose mound in a shallow serving bowl (or on a platter).
  • Place herbs in the mixing bowl, season with a pinch of salt, and dress very lightly with about 1 tablespoon vinaigrette. Toss to combine, then pile the herb salad atop the radishes and cucumbers. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 166, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 269 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CRUNCHY FETA & TOMATO SALAD



Crunchy feta & tomato salad image

A salad that really indulges Greek flavours and colours - perfect food for sunny days

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Vegetable

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ small ciabatta loaf
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tomatoes , roughly chopped
½ cucumber , roughly chopped
handful pitted black olives
100g feta cheese
handful fresh basil leaves
splash balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Cut the ciabatta into bite-size pieces and spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle over 1 tbsp oil. Grill for 3-4 mins, turning the pieces of bread occasionally, until just golden. Leave to cool.
  • Put the toasted ciabatta in a serving bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta. Tear up the basil, then scatter over the salad. Whisk the balsamic and remaining olive oil together and drizzle over, then mix gently to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN SALAD WITH MINT AND FETA



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This is from Cooking Light magazine. This simple chicken salad is zesty with the flavors of mint, feta cheese, and lemon juice. It's great as is and also good served in a pita or on a bed of greens.

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup English cucumber, cubed
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
mint sprig, garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except mint sprigs in a large bowl; toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with mint sprigs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 262.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 23.6

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