Chopped Vegetable Salad With Feta And Olives Recipes

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and onion. Drizzle oil and vinegar over. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Mix in the feta cheese and olives and serve.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CRUMBLED FETA

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes in a strainer set over a bowl or the sink. Toss with a good pinch of salt and let excess liquid drain from them. Add the cucumbers to the strainer, adding another pinch of salt.
• Place the onions in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and cucumbers and toss to combine. Add a few turns of pepper, a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and the feta. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust as desired. This will keep covered in the fridge for 2 days.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH FETA, OLIVES, AND PITA CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat olive oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook pita, stirring occasionally, until golden. Season croutons with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to paper towels to drain.
• In a large bowl combine romaine, bell peppers, onion, feta, and olives and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar. Add croutons and salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, place the romaine pieces in a large mixing bowl, along with the chickpeas, cucumber, olives and scallions.
• In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk well. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten; toss well. Add the avocado, feta and herbs and toss gently, adding more dressing to taste. Top with the croutons and a generous sprinkle of herbs and serve.