TOMATO SALAD WITH FRIED FETA

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A different take on the Greek salad. This recipe was adapted from Perfect Greek, a collection of 100 essential recipes.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 lemon, juice only
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
1 pinch sugar
pepper
12 plum tomatoes, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1/2 ounce arugula leaf
20 black Greek olives
7 ounces Greek feta cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Divide and arrange the tomatoes, onion, arugula, and olives on four plates.
  • Cut the feta cheese into 1" cubes. Beat egg in a small bowl and put the flour on a plate. Toss the cheese into the egg and shake off excess. Toss the egg coated cheese in the flour on the plate.
  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add the cheese and fry over medium heat, turning until all sides are golden brown.
  • Scatter the fried feta over the salad. Whisk the dressing again and spoon over the salad. Serve while the feta cheese is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.8, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 91.1, Sodium 750.2, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 8, Protein 11.6

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