Crispy Feta Greek Salad Recipe

Our current special offer is our Lamb Kofta Kebabs. Our koftas are made with free-range minced shoulder of lamb, expertly seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices that deliver an authentic Middle Eastern taste in every bite. 

Therefore, we have found a lovely Middle Eastern side dish which would accompany it perfectly. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

1½ tsp olive oil

1½ tsp red wine vinegar

½ tsp dried oregano, plus extra to serve

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 red onion, finely sliced

1 wholemeal pitta bread

½ cucumber, roughly chopped

1 small green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped

300g tomatoes, roughly chopped

50g pomegranate seeds

Salt 

For the crispy feta:

1 tsp olive oil

200g reduced-fat feta, drained and patted dry on kitchen paper

METHOD

1.    Whisk the oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl. Add the onion, give everything a good mix, then set aside for 10 minutes to allow the onions to soften.

2.    Meanwhile, toast the pitta bread, then split in half lengthways and toast again until both sides are crisp. Leave to cool, then break into bite-sized pieces.

3.    To make the crispy feta, heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Break the block of feta in half, lay the pieces in the pan and cook without moving for 4–5 minutes until the underside is crisp and golden. Leave to cool slightly then carefully remove from the pan using a fish slice or palette knife.

4.   Add the pitta bread pieces, cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and pomegranate seeds to the bowl of red onions and toss together. Divide the salad between two bowls and top with the feta and a pinch of oregano.

Recipe originally found here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/greek_salad_with_crispy_94804