Best 6 Greek Salad With Feta Mousse Recipes

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Greek salad is a staple dish in Greece and a popular choice for summer gatherings, known for its refreshing and flavorful combination of fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese. However, to elevate this classic salad, a creamy and tangy addition is the feta mousse, a smooth and luscious spread that adds depth and richness to the dish. With its origins rooted in the Mediterranean, feta mousse complements the vibrant flavors of the Greek salad, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Discover how to craft the perfect Greek salad with feta mousse, transforming a traditional recipe into an extraordinary culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GREEK SALAD



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Try Ina Garten's fresh Greek Salad recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network for a colorful veggie dish that's studded with salty olives and feta cheese.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, seeded, and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 red bell pepper, large-diced
1 yellow bell pepper, large-diced
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced in half-rounds
1/2 pound feta cheese, 1/2-inch diced (not crumbled)
1/2 cup calamata olives, pitted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup good red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the cucumber, peppers, tomatoes and red onion in a large bowl.
  • For the vinaigrette, whisk together the garlic, oregano, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Still whisking, slowly add the olive oil to make an emulsion. Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables. Add the feta and olives and toss lightly. Set aside for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Serve at room temperature.

GREEK SALAD WITH FETA MOUSSE



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A nice twist for a Greek salad. I found this on Food and Wine website. As stated by the website, the servings are first-course servings. The cook time is the refrigeration time and bringing the feta mousse back to room temperature.

Provided by Ck2plz

Categories     Greek

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 ounces Greek feta cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin softened in 1 1/2 tablespoons water
fresh ground white pepper
2 1/2 lbs heirloom tomatoes, mixed (sliced, quartered or halved)
fleur de sel and fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
16 pitted kalamata olives, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, combine the feta and cream and simmer over moderate heat until the feta is slightly melted, about 1 minute. Stir in the softened gelatin and transfer to a blender. Puree until fairly smooth. Season with white pepper. Scrape the mixture into a shallow bowl and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring the feta mousse back to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Whisk the mousse until loosened. Spread the mousse in the center of each plate. Top with the tomatoes, lightly seasoning each layer with fleur de sel and black pepper. Drizzle with the olive oil, garnish with the olives, red onion and oregano and serve.
  • MAKE AHEAD The feta mousse can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.2, Fat 36.1, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 79, Sodium 634.7, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9.7, Protein 9.5

GOOD FOR YOU GREEK SALAD



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A yummy and low-fat Greek salad recipe. You can use two green onions instead of the small red onion, if you wish.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
6 black Greek olives, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • In shallow salad bowl, or on serving platter, combine tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Sprinkle with oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle feta cheese and olives over salad. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 346.8 mg, Sugar 4 g

GREEK FETA SALAD



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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

5 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 package (6 ounces) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dried oregano

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 SALAD, THE BEST!



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This salad has remained a favorite in our house for many years. I make it often for special occasions and receive rave reviews all around; you will too when you serve this wonderful Greek salad!

Provided by Carol Amos

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons dried oregano, or to taste
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 large cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup black olives
½ pound feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Blend olive oil, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Combine romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese together in large bowl. Drizzle dressing over vegetable mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 26.7 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 799.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

GRILLED GREEK CHICKEN BREASTS WITH WHIPPED FETA



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I'm showing you my favorite marinade and grilling technique for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, which can be a challenge, since they're often so dry and bland, but not with this method. Plus, I'm showing you how to make my new favorite thing to eat, which is whipped feta. Serve with grilled red onion and red bell pepper if you like, and garnish with Greek olives.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken Breasts

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup olive oil
1 drizzle olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
8 ounces feta cheese
1 teaspoon finely crushed garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise.
  • Combine red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, thyme, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add chicken and toss until thoroughly and evenly coated. Pour in ¼ cup olive oil and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 12 hours, but 2 to 3 hours is ideal.
  • Place Greek yogurt in another bowl and crumble in feta cheese. Add garlic, mint, and lemon zest and whip with an electric hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy. Taste and adjust as needed. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Preheat a charcoal grill until coals are white and very hot.
  • Grill chicken over the hot coals for about 4 minutes per side; continue to flip and grill chicken until no longer pink in the center and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of each piece reads at least 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove from the grill and let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Spread whipped feta onto a serving platter or plate and place chicken over top. Sprinkle with fresh Italian parsley and mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 63.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.8 g, Sodium 1775 mg

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to a great Greek salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a sweet, juicy flavor.
  • Choose a good quality feta cheese. Feta is a brined cheese made from sheep's milk or goat's milk. It has a salty, tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in a Greek salad.
  • Make your own vinaigrette. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano is the perfect dressing for a Greek salad. You can adjust the proportions of oil and vinegar to taste.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad. When assembling the salad, be sure to leave some space between the ingredients so that they can all be evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Greek salad is best served fresh, so make it just before you're ready to eat.

Conclusion:

Greek salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and flavorful vinaigrette, Greek salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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