Fried Feta Salad
A delightful blend of leafy greens and fresh herbs, paired with quick-pickled onions and heirloom tomatoes, all crowned with cheesy and salty crispy air-fried feta bites.
Prep Time
30 minCook Time
10 minServings
4Fried Feta Bites Ingredients
- 8 oz block Président® Feta Chunk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup plain Italian breadcrumbs, split 3/4 and 1/4 cups
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Avocado or canola spray oil
Fried Feta Bites Instructions
- Cut the feta into 1-inch cubes and place them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F. Set up a dredging station with one bowl of beaten eggs, one bowl with ¾ cup of Italian breadcrumbs, and one bowl with ¾ cup of panko breadcrumbs mixed with ¼ cup of Italian breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the feta bites in the egg, followed by the Italian breadcrumbs, and then the panko mixture. Generously spray with avocado or canola oil.
- Place the bites in the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Leafy Greens Salad Ingredients
- 1/2 medium red onion, sliced thin
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- 1 head of red leaf or green leaf lettuce
- 1/4 cup dill, stems discarded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, stems discarded
- 1/4 cup mint, stems discarded
- 1 large heirloom tomato, cut in large chunks
Leafy Greens Salad Instructions
- While the feta is chilling, place the sliced onions in a bowl with the lemon juice and two pinches of salt. Mix to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- While the bites are cooking, assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, pickled onions, herbs, and tomatoes. Break the feta bites into bite- sized pieces.
Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium lemon, juiced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Lemon Vinaigrette Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients.
- Dress the salad and serve immediately.
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Eden Nosal
Eden Nosal is the founder and author of The Bold Appetite, a food blog dedicated to big, bold flavors with recipes that combine global inspiration and approachability for the home cook. From harissa roasted tomatoes and nduja pasta to homemade hummus, The Bold Appetite is the destination to satisfy your daily food fix, serving recipes you’ll want to make again before you even finish the plate.
