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.
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Mr Sadek Hossain Jishan
[email protected]This salad sounds delicious, but I'm not sure if I can find all of the ingredients.
Mbali Charot
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of charred romaine lettuce and quinoa-crusted feta, but I'm willing to try it.
Kallie Maree
[email protected]This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Jemila Mohammed
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of the charred romaine lettuce.
Harish Phadke
[email protected]This is a great salad for a summer picnic.
Patricia West
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the dressing.
Khensane Chauke
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled chicken or fish.
Ismail “Mohamed” Mohamed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I loved this salad. The quinoa-crusted feta is a game-changer.
MICHAEL ONGOSI
[email protected]This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!
Nuree Alom
[email protected]I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
RHB Gaming BOSS
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
megan Sloane
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and textures.
Siphesihle
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less feta cheese, or use a different type of dressing.
Willie Gaddy
[email protected]I love the combination of charred romaine lettuce, quinoa-crusted feta, and Greek dressing. It's a unique and flavorful salad that's sure to impress your guests.
Soud Soud issa
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.