Feta Salad
Feta salad with romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and crispy air fryer feta croutons tossed in a red wine vinaigrette.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Croutons
- 1 8 ounce package feta cheese cut into ½” cubes
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
For the Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion sliced
- 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
Instructions
Make the Croutons
- Place the feta cubes on a paper towel and pat off any excess liquid.
- Add the flour to a small, shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined. Add the breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
- Dip a feta square in the flour, followed by the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. Dip the feta back into the egg and then back into the breadcrumbs a second time.
- Transfer the feta square on a small plate or baking tray and repeat with the remaining croutons.
- Place the feta squares in the freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Once the feta croutons are cold to the touch, transfer them to an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F until they are golden brown on the edges, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.
Make Dressing & Assemble the Salad
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Slowly stream in the olive oil, whisking constantly until incorporated.
- Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in a large serving bowl. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with the feta croutons and serve immediately.
Notes
My Top Tip: Don't rush the chilling time. The feta should feel cold and firm before it goes into the air fryer so the breading can crisp before the cheese softens.
Storage: Store the vegetables, vinaigrette, and feta croutons separately when possible. The cooked feta croutons will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat them in the air fryer at 360°F for 2 to 3 minutes. The dressed salad is best eaten right away.
Nutrition
Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 659mg | Potassium: 277mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 2mg
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