Greens With Feta And Red Onions Recipes

ASSORTED GREENS WITH FETA, CINNAMON DUSTED PECANS AND RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pecans: Combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add pecans and stir constantly until pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and immediately add cinnamon sugar mixture. Stir well to mix. Pour onto a foil lined tray. Cool completely. Can be stored in air-tight container for up to two weeks. Vinaigrette: Combine raspberries, water, vinegar, corn syrup and ground mustard in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Gradually add oil. Stir in chives and season with pepper and salt. Chill until ready to serve. Combine salad greens with feta cheese. Top with fresh raspberries, if desired. Drizzle with Raspberry Vinaigrette and top with Cinnamon Dusted Pecans. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for another meal.

FETA CHEESE AND GREEN ONION DIP WITH OLIVE OIL AND LEMON WITH GRILLED PITA

Steps:

• Place grilled green onions, oil, lemon juice, and zest in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the feta and garlic and process until combined and smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and garnish with the additional sliced green onions.
• Heat grill to high. Brush the pitas with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for 1 minute per side or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the grill and cut each pita into eighths. Serve with the feta dip.

BEETS AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, mustard, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then add 3 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
• Cook onions with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Add onions to dressing, then add beets and cheese, stirring gently to combine. Serve sprinkled with pine nuts.

PASTA WITH FETA AND GREEN OLIVES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook at a gentle boil until al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan or skillet, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the olives, cooking until they start to blister in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then add in the garlic, lemon zest and red-pepper flakes, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, then let sit uncovered until the pasta is finished.
• Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain the pasta, then return it to the pot over medium-low heat. Pour in the olive mixture, the lemon juice and ¾ cup pasta water, and stir well for 1 to 2 minutes until the noodles are coated in a smooth, glossy sauce, adding more water if needed. Turn off the heat, stir in the feta and let it soften and melt slightly. Finish with a grind or two of black pepper and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes, if desired. Season to taste with salt, and serve immediately.

GREENS AND RED ONION SALAD

Steps:

• Pull off and discard any tough stems of the watercress. Rinse the watercress and pat dry, then put it in a mixing bowl or salad bowl.
• Cut away and discard the core from the lettuces and trim off and discard any tough outer leaves. Break or cut the lettuces into bite-size pieces.Rinse and pat dry. There should be about 6 cups. Add this to the bowl.
• Trim off and discard the end of the endive. Cut the endive into bite-size pieces. There should be about 1 cup. Add this to the bowl.
• Cut the onion into 1/4-inch cubes. There should be about 1 cup. Add this to the bowl.
• Put the mustard in a small mixing bowl and add the vinegar. Start beating while adding the oil. Add salt and pepper.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the greens and toss to blend.

BAKED FETA AND GREENS WITH LEMONY YOGURT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heatproof skillet over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6-8 minutes. Add greens in handfuls, letting wilt before adding another handful, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp. curry powder; season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Stir to combine, then add 1 cup water. Lay feta over greens and transfer skillet to oven. Bake until feta is soft, 10-12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 4 Tbsp. oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden around the edges, about 2 minutes. Add chickpeas, season with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper, and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until browned and crisp around the edges, 8-10 minutes. Add remaining 1 tsp. curry powder and toss to combine.
• Stir yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with a pinch of salt.
• Scatter chickpeas and toasted garlic over greens and feta. Dollop with seasoned yogurt. Serve with toast alongside.

ORZO WITH TOMATOES, FETA, AND GREEN ONIONS

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until it emulsifies. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.).
• Bring water and broth to boil in large heavy saucepan. Stir in orzo, reduce heat to medium, cover partially, and boil until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large wide bowl, tossing frequently until cool.
• Mix tomatoes, feta, basil, olives, and green onions into orzo. Add vinaigrette; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add pine nuts right before serving; toss. Garnish with fresh parsley.

GREEN BEANS WITH FETA

Steps:

• Toss beans and onions with dressing in large skillet; cover.
• Cook on medium heat 10 to 12 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
• Stir in cheese.

GREENS WITH FETA AND RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Place greens in large bowl.
• Combine rest of ingredients in a container with tight fitting lid.
• Shake to combine.
• Pour dressing over greens and toss well.
• Divide salad between 4 chilled plates.
• Evenly divide onions and Feta over the lettuce.
• Serve.