Best Summer Salad With Feta Recipes

EPIC SUMMER SALAD

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Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients - no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories Lunch, Supper

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

400g black beans , drained
2 large handfuls baby spinach leaves , roughly chopped
500g heritage tomatoes , chopped into large chunks
½ cucumber , halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and sliced on an angle
1 mango , peeled and chopped into chunks
1 large red onion , halved and finely sliced
6-8 radishes , sliced
2 avocados , peeled and sliced
100g feta , crumbled
handful of herbs (reserved from the dressing)
large bunch mint
small bunch coriander
small bunch basil
1 fat green chilli , deseeded and chopped
1 small garlic clove
100ml extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil
2 limes , zested and juiced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp honey

Steps:

Make the dressing by blending all of the ingredients in a food processor (or very finely chop them), saving a few herb leaves for the salad. You can make the dressing up to 24 hrs before serving.
Scatter the beans and spinach over a large platter. Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber, mango, onion and radishes on top and gently toss together with your hands. Top the salad with the avocados, feta and herbs, and serve the dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

SUMMER CORN SALAD

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This beautiful salad truly captures the summer season. It's chock full of fresh veggies and basil, and feta cheese gives it a rich, tangy flavor the whole family will love. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk 4 teaspoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper sauce; set aside., In a large skillet, cook and stir corn in remaining oil over medium-high heat until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat., Let stand for 10 minutes before serving or refrigerate until chilled. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK FETA SALAD

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With juicy tomatoes, feta cheese, onions and olives slightly marinated in a red wine vinaigrette, this light and refreshing salad is just right for those hot spring and summer days. -Jill Bowers, Huntington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 package (6 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano

Steps:

On a serving platter, layer tomatoes and onion. Top with feta cheese and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and oregano; drizzle over salad. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUINOA SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA

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This a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch, if you have more than one serving.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 911.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA

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This is a modified Greek salad, one I tend to make pretty much nightly during the summer, when I always have these ingredients on hand.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 medium or large ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges, and if large, the wedges cut in half crosswise, or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 European cucumber, or 1 Persian or Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, seeded if desired, then sliced into half circles about 1/3 inch thick.
Sea salt or fleur de sel and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, salt, pepper, vinegar, and olive oil. Add the feta and herbs, and toss again. Taste, adjust the seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 146, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 423 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams