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Greek Salad with Crispy Feta Croutons

Greek Salad with Crispy Feta Croutons

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Greek

Ingredients
  

Crispy Feta Croutons

  • 150 grams greek feta cheese, firmer variety
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp Za'atar seasoning blend

For the Salad

  • Sliced ripe tomatoes
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • a few thinly sliced red onions
  • kalamata olives, seeds removed

For the dressing (this makes a decent batch, scale down if needed or save for another use)

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup mixture of lemon juice and red wine vinegar (combined)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1-2 tbsp honey
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For the salad

  • Cut up your veggies as desired. Layer them nicely on a platter.

For the dressing

  • Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar. Shake well and taste. Adjust seasonings as required.

For the Crispy Feta Croutons

  • Dip your cubed feta into flour, then egg, then panko mixuture to coat well.
  • Fry in olive oil until browned on all sides over medium heat.
  • Remove from oil and place on a bit of paper towel to absorb a bit of the oil.
  • Serve hot overtop of your salad.
Keyword Crispy Feta Croutons, Cucumbers, Feta, Greek Salad, Olives, tomatoes