Are you craving a delightful blend of fresh flavors and healthy ingredients? Look no further than the Greek feta salad, a culinary masterpiece that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. With its vibrant mix of crisp vegetables, creamy feta cheese, and a simple yet flavorful dressing, this salad is a refreshing and satisfying treat. Whether you are preparing a light lunch, a satisfying side dish, or a vibrant addition to your dinner table, the Greek feta salad offers a burst of taste and a touch of Greek tradition in every bite.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
GREEK FETA SALAD
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
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.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND FETA
The ideal outdoor meal: this colorful main-course pasta salad chock-full of protein, vegetables and bold flavorings. For fresh flavor and peak texture, toss the salad right before serving. Pack the dressing in a jar and the salad ingredients in a gallon-sized zipper bag. When ready to serve, drizzle on the dressing, close the bag and squeeze it all over until the dressing completely coats the salad. Pour into a serving bowl.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Zucchini Salad Recipes
Time 1h22m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper; slowly pour in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid to transport it to the picnic.
- Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange on a large baking sheet with sides. Broil until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil. Add pasta; boil using package times, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
- Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients (except dressing) in the bowl or a gallon-sized zipper bag (can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 184.9 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 3397.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
GREEK SALAD WITH COUSCOUS AND SPICY FETA CHEESE
This is a healthy vegetarian Greek recipe, that can be easily turned into vegan too if you replace the feta cheese with tofu.
Provided by BroChef TV
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a skillet over low heat. Add oregano and chili powder to the dry, hot skillet; cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix with olive oil. Pour over feta cheese and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Pour boiling water over the couscous and wrap it with plastic for 10 minutes.
- Stir cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, onion, black and green olives, 2 tablespoons oil, and garlic into the warm couscous.
- Mix oil, balsamic vinegar, white wine vinegar, and soy sauce for the salad dressing together. Pour over salad.
- Plate marinated feta and serve dressed salad over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 666.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH FETA AND CHICKEN
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 18m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Add diced chicken, green pepper, and mint.
- Drain pasta and add to bowl with dressing and chicken. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with feta cheese just before serving.
FETA & HERB "GREEK SALAD" PENNE
Pasta and the ultimate diner salad mash-up. All the familiar flavors of your favorite salad pair with penne to make a satisfying weeknight dinner. A drizzle of creamy feta herb dressing brings all the ingredients together.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is lightly browned and the tomatoes are just warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- Add the olives, pasta and the reserved pasta cooking water to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the arugula until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette.
FETA & HERB GREEK SALAD WITH CHICKEN
Chicken marinated in a tangy feta and herb vinaigrette is the star of this Greek salad chock full of veggies and topped with crispy pita chips.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Toss the chicken in a large bowl with 1/4 cup of the Greek Feta Herb Vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set aside while you assemble the salad.
- Lay the romaine on a large deep platter (or 4 wide, shallow bowls). Top with the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers and olives.
- Arrange the chicken on a baking sheet and broil, turning once, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes per side. Let the chicken cool for a few minutes and then slice.
- Serve the warm chicken on the salad. Sprinkle with the pita chips and feta. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette.
KITTENCAL'S CREAMY GREEK FETA SALAD DRESSING
Plan ahead the dressing needs a few hours chilling time before serving, you may want to adjust some ingredients after you make this, I would suggest to start with the stated amounts and add in more after mixing, you may use 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese in place of the feta cheese --- if you are not a lover of garlic then I suggest to pass this by! --- servings are only esitmated.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor or blender process all ingredients together except the salt and pepper until blended and smooth.
- Add in a little more crumbled feta cheese if you prefer a chunky-style dressing.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 or more hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 328.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7
GREEK SALAD W/FETA AND OLIVES
This recipe is from Canadian Living - I love the fact that the dressing is not swimming in olive oil and still packed with flavour. You can cut the vegetables into any size of your preference, but you should try to make sure that the size is approx the same for all vegetables.
Provided by Deantini
Categories Low Protein
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Quarter cucumber lengthwise; cut into 3/4-inch chunks.
- Core, seed and cut green pepper into same-size pieces.
- Place in large bowl (if you are making ahead you can cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours at this step).
- Core and cut tomato into same-size chunks. Add to bowl along with onion and olives.
- Mix oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper; toss with salad to combine
- Top each serving with cheese.
KITTENCAL'S GREEK FETA SALAD DRESSING
Plan ahead this dressing has a 24 hour chilling time to blend the flavors, don't even think about serving this right away! this must be made on a food processor for the feta to combine properly --- the success of this dressing will highly depend on the quality of olive oil, oregano and feta cheese that you use I recommend purchasing those ingredients in a Greek grocery store --- cooking time is 24 hour refrigeration time ---- also see my highly-rated recipe#66596 --- and my mayonnaise-based recipe#359292
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Greek
Time P1DT5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a food processor combine the first 10 ingredients; process for about 10 seconds.
- Add in the feta cheese and continue to process until the cheese has combined (this may take about 12-15 seconds).
- Place in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- Shake well before using.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND FETA
This salad is wonderful served warm or at room temperature with some French bread and a green salad.
Provided by cypress
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Greek Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with foil, and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl toss the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, eggplant, and squash with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake vegetables 25 minutes in the preheated oven, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Drain the softened sun-dried tomatoes and reserve the water. In a large bowl, toss together the roasted vegetables, cooked pasta, sun-drained tomatoes, arugula, and basil. Mix in remaining olive oil, reserved water from tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and feta cheese; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.9 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 324 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
CHICKEN GREEK-A-TIKKA SALAD WITH PARSLEY-FETA PESTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan to high heat. Heat a toaster oven or oven to 250 degrees F.
- Wrap breads in foil and place in oven to warm.
- Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients. Coat chicken in mixture then thread meat onto metal skewers. Brush grill pan with oil and grill meat 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
- Combine chopped lettuce, chopped veggies, olives and hot peppers on a large platter or in a serving bowl. Dress the salad very lightly in lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil and salt and pepper.
- Place all ingredients for pesto in the food processor except extra-virgin olive oil. Turn processor on and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.
- Remove bread from oven and cut into wedges.
- Place grilled meat on salad and top liberally with pesto. Place cut flat breads or pita wedges around the platter or serving bowl and serve.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND FETA
If you love Greek food then you might want to give this recipe a try, this is not your average everyday salad the zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers are broiled firstly, you may adjust the veggie amounts slightly or double the complete recipe, to save some time you can broil the zucchini and bell pepper and cook the pasta shells up to a day ahead, you may omit the eggplant and use two zucchini if desired
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette; in a blender process vinegar with mustard, garlic and salt for about 5 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil until blended.
- Add in honey or sugar if desired, then season with black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Adjust oven rack to the top position.
- Place the zucchini slices, yellow bell pepper halves and cubed eggplant onto a greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil over veggies and and toss with hands to coat.
- Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning over once.
- Cool then cut into bite-size pieces; place into a large bowl (DO NOT clean the baking sheet, you will cool the cooked pasta on it).
- Boil the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente; drain but DO NOT rinse; spread onto the baking sheet that you broiled the veggies on; set aside and cool.
- Place the cooled pasta into the bowl that has the cooked chopped zucchini and bell peppers in, then add in cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion and dried oregano; toss well to combine.
- Season with lots black pepper.
- At this point you may add in the dressing; toss to combine then season with salt and pepper, or you may add in the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 655.5, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 31.4
GREEK-STYLE BULGUR SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND OLIVES
From "The PDQ Vegetarian Cookbook" by Donna Klein. The olives and feta are essential in this recipe as they give it the "kick". I made the recipe using feta but it can be made vegan by replacing the feta with 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts. The bulgar didn't completely cook for me at first and I had to place the whole pot over low heat - I think it was a little overcooked in the end. I used vegetable broth and the only bulgur I could find - I believe it was medium - which may have resulted in the cooking problem. I also used a 19 oz can of chickpeas, as that was what I had on hand.
Provided by emcmonnies
Categories Grains
Time 45m
Yield 4 main-dish servings, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the broth, lemon juice, onion powder, and garlic powder barely to a simmer. Remove from heat and let cool five minutes.
- Add the bulgur, stirring well to combine. Let stand until the bulgur has absorbed all the liquid and feels dry, about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Add the chickpeas, olives and cheese, tossing well to combine.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or up to 2 days and serve chilled or at room temperature.
CHARRED ROMAINE GREEK SALAD WITH QUINOA-CRUSTED FETA
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
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 TOMATO SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND OLIVES
In Greek, this recipe is called Saláta Horiátiki! Try to use really good olive oil. Recipe is adapted from Whole Foods.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel cucumber and cut in half lengthwise. With a small spoon, scrape out seeds and discard, then cut cucumber into bite-size chunks.
- Place in a large bowl and combine with tomatoes, green pepper, onion, feta and olives.
- In a small bowl, combine oregano and vinegars and whisk in olive oil. Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with remaining dressing on the side. May serve over lettuce greens if desired.
MINTED FETA, TOMATO AND CUCUMBER GREEK SALAD
Fresh-picked mint and summer tomatoes make this healthy salad a nice addition to a picnic or a barbecue buffet.
Provided by La Dilettante
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 5 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Toss vegetables with dressing, Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.3, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 316.9, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.6, Protein 3.4
GREEK SALAD WITH ZUCCHINI, FETA, AND TOMATOES
This rendition of Greek salad features broiled zucchini and tomatoes, which gives the vegetables a sweeter flavor. Feta adds a welcome tang in this summery dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broiler. If using a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet, set rack 4 inches from heat; if using a broiler pan, set rack so that top of pan is 4 inches from heat. On sheet (or pan), toss zucchini and tomatoes with dill, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil until tender and slightly charred, 20 to 25 minutes; transfer to a plate to cool. Wipe sheet (or pan) clean with a paper towel.
- Place split pitas on sheet (or pan); broil until lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes per side (watch closely). Cool, then break into small pieces.
- In a small jar or bowl, combine vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; shake or whisk until combined and thickened.
- Divide lettuce, zucchini mixture, pita pieces, feta, and olives among serving plates; drizzle with dressing as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 g, Fat 20 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 12 g
AMAZING WATERMELON GREEK SALAD WITH FETA
This refreshing salad will surprise you and your guests with how well the flavours work together. At first, it might seem strange, but one taste and you will be hooked. The cool, crunchy watermelon is the perfect base for the pungent, greek flavours - it's a perfect balance of savoury and sweet. A similar salad was served to me at a cafe a few years back. I had always remembered it and finally decided to try to recreate it. This is about as close to the original I could get. :) ***note*** Feel free to experiment with flavours. Try adding in some fresh basil OR fresh mint in place of the balsamic vinegar. Or leave out the vinegar altogether.
Provided by grumblebee
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cover the onion slices with the lime juice. The acid in the lime juice will help to mellow the onion a bit.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the watermelon, feta, olives, and onions (without the lime juice, but save the juice for the vinegrette) Set aside.
- Wisk together the reserved lime juice, olive oil and as much balsamic vinegar to suit your taste and preferences. Keep in mind there is quite a bit of flavour in the salad from the feta and olives so just 1 or 2 tbsp usually does the trick.
- Pour vinegrette over melon mixture and toss. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
GREEK APPLE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND FETA
Make and share this Greek Apple Salad With Pine Nuts and Feta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together first 5 ingredients.
- Reserve half of dressing.
- Toss remainder with apples and onion rings.
- Arrange watercress and arugula on 4 salad plates, drizzle with reserved dressing.
- Divide apple slices and onion rings among plates.
- Sprinkle with feta and pine nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.4, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 228.3, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 17.1, Protein 5.7
GREEK SALAD WITH TOFU "FETA CHEESE"
I found this recipe on the net when I had to make a greek dish for my son's history class. I love the marinated Tofu, to me it is just as good as the Feta Cheese it substitutes and healthier, however you can substitute the Feta Cheese for the Tofu if preferred.
Provided by carolinerenee
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time P1D
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix together salad dressing ingredients in a large cup.
- Add Tofu, cover and marinate overnite stirring ocasionally to make sure all Tofu marinates evenly.
- Just before serving make up salad ingredients and add salad dressing and Tofu.
- Toss and serve.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
- If you don't have fresh oregano, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or zucchini.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-cut vegetables.
- For a more substantial salad, add some grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Greek feta salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this Greek feta salad a try.
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