Feta Cheese with Basil Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Kim Breuer  PHOTO BY: LynnInHK 

"This salad recipe is perfect for when the garden is in season! It's quick to make and you can add or delete ingredients as you wish."
Feta Cheese with Basil Salad Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

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DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, gently mix the walnuts, tomatoes, basil, green onions, avocado, feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red bell pepper. Season with garlic salt, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Allow to sit about 15 minutes, and toss again just before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by SLANGNESS 
I had this salad at my sister's last night. I made her put it back in the fridge so I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by LynnInHK 
Don't leave anything out of this salad. I thought the walnuts and avocado would make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by Daniel den Hoed 
This was a delicious recipe! I have made it several times so far since salads are great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by KymInNM 
This was delicious but very rich. I omitted the walnuts because of personal preference (I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by KIMBERLY KAY 
My husband didn't prefer these flavors blended together, but I thought it made for a unique... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by AIMEEMC 
I took this to a 4th of July party and it was a huge hit! People were eating it as a salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by KELLY7714 
just a matter of personal taste, i thought the green onions in the recipe overpowered all of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by laleh 
I just finishing preparing this salad and I couldn't resist the colorful aspect of it! It's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Shauna 
This was EXCELLENT! Tasted like something I'd expect from a great restaurant. Would cut back... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.56 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by Joyce 
Holy Cow!!!! This was fantastic. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out really,... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Feta Cheese with Basil Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 247

  • Total Fat: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg
  • Sodium: 382mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
  • Protein: 7.9g

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