Italian Salad With Feta Recipes

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until the pasta is cooked to al dante (don't forget to salt your water). Drain
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta with the tomatoes, chopped veggies, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh herbs.
• In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the dressing ingredients together.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta and toss to coat.

BIG ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blitz to blend.
• Place all of the salad ingredients except for the cheese in a large bowl. Right before serving, add about half of the dressing and toss well. Add more dressing little by little as necessary; be sure to dress greens very generously, otherwise salad will be bland. Toss in the cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
• Note: Ricotta salata is an Italian sheep's milk cheese that has a salty, slightly tangy flavor, almost like a dry Italian feta. It is not the same as the wet ricotta in the tub. You can find it at Whole Foods, gourmet grocers or specialty cheese shops.
• Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming ½ cup of ricotta salata and all of the dressing was used.

TOMATO CUCUMBER FETA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp cumin.
• In a large mixing bowl, add prepared salad ingredients: chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, feta cheese crumbles, sliced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
• Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt if desired.

FESTIVE TOSSED SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, water and salad dressing mix; shake well. In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, tomatoes, onion, cheese and cranberries. Serve with dressing.

ITALIAN SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients until combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large bowl combine the salad ingredients. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss until combined. Taste for salt and pepper before serving.

FETA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

FETA ROMAINE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.