Best 9 Charred Romaine Greek Salad With Quinoa Crusted Feta Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and healthy meal that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with a satisfying crunch? Look no further! This charred romaine Greek salad with quinoa crusted feta dish is a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. This unique recipe combines the smokiness of charred romaine lettuce, the tanginess of a tangy dressing, and the savory goodness of quinoa crusted feta cheese. With its vibrant colors and exceptional taste, this salad is sure to impress even the most discerning palate.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHARRED ROMAINE GREEK SALAD WITH QUINOA-CRUSTED FETA



Charred Romaine Greek Salad With Quinoa-Crusted Feta image

Provided by María Del Mar Sacasa

Categories     Salad     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Low Cal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Lunch     Salad Dressing     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 4 to 6 servings, Vinaigrette yields 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 23

For the vinaigrette:
1/2 cup (2 ounces /60 grams) Kalamata olives, finely chopped
1/2 cup parsley, dill, and mint, chopped
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup (2 ounces/60 milliliters) red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons (3 ounces/90 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
For the feta:
1/4 cup (1 ounce/30 grams) quinoa flour
1 large egg white
1 cup (6 ounces/180 grams) Basic Quinoa or Pilaf-Style Quinoa
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
8 ounces/225 grams feta cheese, drained and cut into 3/4-inch/2-centimeter slices
Vegetable oil for frying
For the salad:
4 heads romaine lettuce, washed and dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups (12 ounces/360 grams) Skillet-Toasted Quinoa or Pilaf-Style Quinoa, warmed
1 1/4 cups Sweet and Tangy Roasted Tomatoes
1 English cucumber, scrubbed, ends trimmed, and cut into 1/2-inch/1.25-centimeter half moons
Pepperoncini
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the olives, herbs, onion, vinegar, and oil. Set aside.
  • For the feta:
  • 2. Spread the quinoa flour out on a large plate. Beat the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the quinoa with the oregano and red pepper flakes and spread it out on a second large plate. Coat each slice of feta with quinoa flour, dip it in the egg white, and then coat it in the quinoa mixture, pressing down to adhere. Add enough oil to a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch/1.25 centimeters up the sides of the skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the feta until the quinoa is crisp and the cheese looks melted, about 2 minutes per side. With tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the feta onto a cutting board. Cut each slice crosswise into roughly 1 inch/2.5-centimeter pieces.
  • For the salad:
  • 3. Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position and set the broiler to high (don't adjust the rack if you have a broiler drawer). Remove and discard any of the lettuce's outermost leaves that are damaged. Cut each head in half lengthwise. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Arrange the lettuce halves, cut side up, on the baking sheets. Season them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with olive oil. Turn them cut side down.
  • 4. Broil one of the baking sheets of lettuce until it begins to char, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove it from the oven, turn the lettuce halves cut side up, and broil until charred, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Set the baking sheet on a cooling rack and repeat with the second tray.
  • 5. Divide the lettuce among 8 plates. Top each lettuce half with a 1/4 cup of quinoa, roasted tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Stir the vinaigrette to recombine it and spoon some over each salad. Top with the feta and serve with pepperoncini and lemon wedges.

GREEK ROMAINE SALAD



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Topped with crumbled feta cheese, the speedy salad features cucumber, red pepper and a lemony homemade dressing, this salad is tossed together quickly.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups torn romaine
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine, red pepper and cucumber. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, lemon juice, sugar, garlic salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with feta cheese; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts :

FETA ROMAINE SALAD



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My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas-what a classic Mediterranean meal! -Michael Volpatt, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch romaine, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEK QUINOA SALAD



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, smashed and finely chopped to a paste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt and pepper
Kosher salt and pepper
2 cups red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 green onions (green and pale green part), thinly sliced
2 pickled cherry peppers, diced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 English cucumber, cut into small dice
Feta, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, red onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
  • Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta on top.

QUINOA GREEK SALAD



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Make and share this Quinoa Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Fluffy

Categories     Grains

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1/4 cup black olives
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
  • Stir in quinoa.
  • Reduce heat to med low and cover.
  • Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
  • Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  • Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD



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This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!

Provided by Allison.Kaye

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups quinoa
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
½ cup minced red onion
4 ounces chopped feta cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring broth 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. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHARRED-ROMAINE SALAD



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Even lettuce can be grilled. Romaine stands up beautifully to heat and develops a nice sweetness. The salad, served with pickled radishes and shallots and buttermilk dressing, is best when still hot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch radishes, trimmed and quartered
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream
1 large head romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • Place radishes and shallot in a small bowl. Bring 2/3 cups of water, 1/2 cup vinegar, the sugar, and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour over radishes and shallot. Refrigerate.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate while grilling romaine.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Brush romaine halves with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning, until charred but still crisp, about 4 minutes per side. Cut each in half lengthwise. Drizzle dressing over romaine. Drain radish-shallot mixture. Scatter over romaine. Serve immediately.

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

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

GREEK SALAD



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While diner-style Greek salads made with chopped romaine, crumbled feta and often grilled chicken have become ubiquitous in American restaurants, a traditional Greek salad, or horiatiki salata, is a simpler affair. An assembled salad of large-diced vegetables with Kalamata olives and sometimes capers, this salad has no greens at all, and the feta is served sliced on top of the salad rather than crumbled and tossed into it. A traditional Greek salad is dressed lightly with olive oil and red wine vinegar; this recipe adds garlic and oregano. To make the salad into a satisfying vegetarian main course, throw in a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 small garlic clove, grated or finely minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 pound ripe red tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges (2 or 3 tomatoes)
1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 green bell pepper, cored, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
3/4 cup Kalamata olives
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 medium yellow or red onion, very thinly sliced into rings
8 ounces Greek feta cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick

Steps:

  • In a bowl or small glass measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, then set aside.
  • Arrange the tomatoes, cucumber and bell pepper in a large shallow serving bowl. Scatter the olives, capers and onions on top, then drizzle about half the dressing evenly over the salad.
  • Place the slices of feta on top of the salad and drizzle with additional dressing to taste. Serve at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is key to a great Greek salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and juicy.
  • Don't be afraid to char the romaine lettuce. This adds a delicious smoky flavor to the salad.
  • Make sure the feta cheese is well-crusted. This will help it hold its shape and flavor in the salad.
  • Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. This will make all the difference in the flavor of the salad.
  • Be generous with the fresh herbs. They add a ton of flavor and brightness to the salad.

Conclusion:

This charred romaine Greek salad with quinoa-crusted feta is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. The smoky flavor of the charred romaine lettuce pairs perfectly with the creamy feta cheese and tangy dressing. The quinoa crust on the feta adds a nice crunch and extra flavor. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.

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