Feta Cheese with Basil Salad Recipe
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Feta Cheese with Basil Salad

By: Kim Breuer 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (26)

What to Drink?

Cocktail Salty Dog I
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 278 | Total Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 25mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by LynnInHK   view full review
Don't leave anything out of this salad. I thought the walnuts and avocado would make it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by Bones   view full review
I had this salad at my sister's last night. I made her put it back in the fridge so I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by Daniel den Hoed   view full review
This was a delicious recipe! I have made it several times so far since salads are great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by KIMBERLY KAY   view full review
My husband didn't prefer these flavors blended together, but I thought it made for a unique...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by KymInNM   view full review
This was delicious but very rich. I omitted the walnuts because of personal preference (I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2008 by Leah   view full review
This was delicious! I've made it twice now and it's turned out perfectly both times! The only...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by KELLY7714   view full review
just a matter of personal taste, i thought the green onions in the recipe overpowered all of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2010 by Cookiewoman   view full review
I was trying to decide between two kinds of Greek-sounding salads and ended up combining them....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by AIMEEMC   view full review
I took this to a 4th of July party and it was a huge hit! People were eating it as a salad...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2010 by justkmh35   view full review
This was an instant family fav! Sooooo delish! The second time we made it we threw in some...

 

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