Tag: feta cheese

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Grilled Salmon & Cucumber, Fresh Herb & Feta Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets 1 tablespoon salt-free garlic-and-herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash) ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (from 1 small onion) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 small lemon) 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 cups chopped romaine […]

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Hummus & Greek Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cups arugula ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ⅓ cup sliced cucumber 1 tablespoon chopped red onion 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 1 tablespoon feta cheese 1 4-inch whole-wheat pita ¼ cup hummus Directions Step 1 Toss arugula in a bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, […]

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Spinach, Hummus, and Bell Pepper Wraps

resh, flavorful, veggie-packed, and ready in a 10-minute snap—now that’s a meal we can stand behind! Hummus delivers a winning combo of protein and healthy fat for staying power, while fresh bell peppers and spinach provide a satisfying crunch. Tomato-and-basil feta cheese adds a kick of salty tang and Mediterranean flair. Make this wrap the […]

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Greek Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 English cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 pounds tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium red onion, chopped, then rinsed and drained 1 ⅓ cups coarsely chopped parsley 1 ⅓ cups drained pitted kalamata olives, halved if large ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano […]

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Grilled Chicken Greek Salad

Sunset reader Elena Burgeno-Berman, of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California, created this dinner salad because she wanted to avoid simple carbs, like pasta, and eat more beans. Ingredients 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon pepper, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided […]

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Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This versatile stuffed chicken breast dish is easy enough for a weeknight supper but elegant enough for company. Ingredients The 5 Ingredients 1 large red bell pepper 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 8 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts Nutritional Information How […]

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Mediterranean Sheet Pan Meatballs

Our super easy, no-fuss Mediterranean Sheet Pan Meatballs are the weeknight dinner you’ve been waiting for. They’re loaded with the rich, aromatic flavors you love from Mediterranean cuisine: The lamb is savory and salty, the za’atar adds complexity, and the banana peppers and feta add some zip and zing and bring all the flavors together. […]

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Fig, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salad

Figs have a short season from June to October so get them fresh while you can! For this recipe, use any fig variety you like or a combination of varieties. Ingredients 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 cups quartered fresh figs (about 1/2 pound) […]

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Spinach, Hummus, and Bell Pepper Wraps

Fresh, flavorful, veggie-packed, and ready in a 10-minute snap—now that’s a meal we can stand behind! Hummus delivers a winning combo of protein and healthy fat for staying power, while fresh bell peppers and spinach provide a satisfying crunch. Tomato-and-basil feta cheese adds a kick of salty tang and Mediterranean flair. Make this wrap the […]

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Crunchy Cucumber, Feta, and Almond Salad

Texture is the most satisfying element of a great salad. Crunchy and crisp vegetables signify freshness—they taste as vibrant as they look. Here we dial up the crunch with crisp romaine hearts, sliced cucumber, and coarsely chopped almonds (which lend much more texture than sliced or slivered nuts). Crunchy vegetables tend to be milder due […]