GREEK SALAD WITH POPCORN CHEESE

Greek Salad with Popcorn Cheese image

Provided by Chuck Hughes

Time 17m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large tomatoes, cubed
2 Lebanese cucumbers, cubed
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup cubed Kefalotyri or sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
Cook's Notes: If you don't have a deep fryer, heat 2 tablespoons/30 ml oil in a pan at medium-high heat. Carefully place the cheese cubes in pan and lightly fry on both sides until golden, about 1 minute.
Mix the tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, avocado in a large bowl with the dill, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice.
Deep fry the cheese at 375 degrees F for approximately 2 minutes. The cheese must be served immediately or it will harden again within a couple minutes.
Toss the salad and garnish with fried cheese on top.