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Step up your salad game with these healthy and delicious recipes. These salads use feta cheese, which adds a salty, tangy and creamy flavor that pairs well with ingredients like cucumbers, watermelon and other fresh produce. Try recipes like Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives and Feta, Kale & Pear Salad for a flavorful and nutritious bite.Unopened feta can last up to 7 months in the refrigerator. However, once opened, it should all be used within 7 days. You can submerge it in olive oil and even add some of your favorite herbs, extending its shelf life. Signs of spoilage include mold and a bitter taste, and eating feta at this stage can be particularly concerning for children and anyone pregnant whose bodies may not be able to deal with the bacteria. Labeling the cheese container with the date you’ve opened it is an excellent way to keep track of the freshness.
Step up your salad game with these healthy and delicious recipes. These salads use feta cheese, which adds a salty, tangy and creamy flavor that pairs well with ingredients like cucumbers, watermelon and other fresh produce. Try recipes like Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives and Feta, Kale & Pear Salad for a flavorful and nutritious bite.
Unopened feta can last up to 7 months in the refrigerator. However, once opened, it should all be used within 7 days. You can submerge it in olive oil and even add some of your favorite herbs, extending its shelf life. Signs of spoilage include mold and a bitter taste, and eating feta at this stage can be particularly concerning for children and anyone pregnant whose bodies may not be able to deal with the bacteria. Labeling the cheese container with the date you’ve opened it is an excellent way to keep track of the freshness.
01of 21Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & OlivesView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis Mediterranean lentil salad, with chopped veggies, feta cheese and a light dressing, is perfect to have on hand for a quick lunch.
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Lentil Salad with Feta, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Olives
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Jennifer Causey
This Mediterranean lentil salad, with chopped veggies, feta cheese and a light dressing, is perfect to have on hand for a quick lunch.
02of 21Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta SaladView RecipeHere’s a healthy salad recipe to make at the height of summer when watermelon and cucumbers are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter. This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs.
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Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad
Here’s a healthy salad recipe to make at the height of summer when watermelon and cucumbers are at their juiciest and most flavorful. Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter. This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs.
03of 21Radish, Herb Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette & Feta Salad with Lemon VinaigretteView RecipePhotographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn EvansThis chickpea, beet and feta salad is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, marrying the earthy sweetness of beets with the creamy richness of feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. If you have the time, you can roast or steam your own beets or, to keep prep fast and simple, opt for precooked beets found in the produce section of well-stocked grocery stores.
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Radish, Herb Chickpea, Beet & Feta Salad with Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette & Feta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans
This chickpea, beet and feta salad is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, marrying the earthy sweetness of beets with the creamy richness of feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. If you have the time, you can roast or steam your own beets or, to keep prep fast and simple, opt for precooked beets found in the produce section of well-stocked grocery stores.
04of 21Feta, Kale & Pear SaladView RecipeThe crunchy seed topping is the perfect textural juxtaposition to a creamy dressing, soft pears and tender massaged kale salad. Tossing it all with mint, feta and red onion gives it a Middle Eastern flair.
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Feta, Kale & Pear Salad
The crunchy seed topping is the perfect textural juxtaposition to a creamy dressing, soft pears and tender massaged kale salad. Tossing it all with mint, feta and red onion gives it a Middle Eastern flair.
05of 21Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta SaladView RecipeSweet, hydrating, colorful watermelon is a fun swap for its botanical cousin, cucumber, which is traditional in a Greek salad. Briny and creamy feta pairs perfectly with the fruit and vegetables in this colorful and easy summer salad that takes just 20 minutes to make.
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Sweet, hydrating, colorful watermelon is a fun swap for its botanical cousin, cucumber, which is traditional in a Greek salad. Briny and creamy feta pairs perfectly with the fruit and vegetables in this colorful and easy summer salad that takes just 20 minutes to make.
06of 21Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & TomatoesView RecipeGreg DuPreeThis quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
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Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes
Greg DuPree
This quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish.
07of 21Cucumber, Tomato & Feta SaladView RecipeThis healthy summer salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread. If you can’t find Campari tomatoes or Persian cucumbers, feel free to swap them for whatever variety looks the best at your farmers market.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Feta Salad
This healthy summer salad takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread. If you can’t find Campari tomatoes or Persian cucumbers, feel free to swap them for whatever variety looks the best at your farmers market.
08of 21Greek Salad with EdamameView RecipeEdamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.
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Greek Salad with Edamame
Edamame adds protein to the classic Greek salad: romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, feta and olives. Serve with toasted pita brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with dried oregano or za’atar.
09of 21Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette Winter SaladView RecipeThis festive winter salad recipe features colorful greens, fruit and cheese tossed with a light and zesty dressing.
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Balsamic Berry Vinaigrette Winter Salad
This festive winter salad recipe features colorful greens, fruit and cheese tossed with a light and zesty dressing.
10of 21Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil VinaigretteView RecipeSeek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
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Use-a-Spoon Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber, Red Onion & Kalamata Olives
Kelsey Hansen
12of 21Peach & Spinach Salad with FetaView RecipeThis simple and refreshing salad recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Each bite delivers the taste of sweet juicy peach, tangy feta, and toasted pine nuts and will leave you completely satisfied—but not over-stuffed!
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Peach & Spinach Salad with Feta
This simple and refreshing salad recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Each bite delivers the taste of sweet juicy peach, tangy feta, and toasted pine nuts and will leave you completely satisfied—but not over-stuffed!
13of 21Beet Salad with Feta & DillView RecipeThe sweet, earthy flavor of beets shines alongside tangy feta and fresh dill in this easy Greek-inspired beet salad. If you don’t have time to roast beets, look for precooked beets in the fresh produce section.
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Beet Salad with Feta & Dill
The sweet, earthy flavor of beets shines alongside tangy feta and fresh dill in this easy Greek-inspired beet salad. If you don’t have time to roast beets, look for precooked beets in the fresh produce section.
14of 21Green Bean Salad with Balsamic & TomatoesView RecipePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallThis green bean salad recipe features crisp-tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes and peppery red onions, all coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful salad captures the essence of summer and shines when served alongside grilled meats or seafood. To add even more color to this vibrant salad, swap out half of the green beans for yellow wax beans.
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Green Bean Salad with Balsamic & Tomatoes
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
This green bean salad recipe features crisp-tender green beans, juicy cherry tomatoes and peppery red onions, all coated in a sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful salad captures the essence of summer and shines when served alongside grilled meats or seafood. To add even more color to this vibrant salad, swap out half of the green beans for yellow wax beans.
15of 21Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & WalnutsView RecipeSweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
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Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts
Sweet strawberries, salty feta and crunchy walnuts jazz up a simple spinach salad. The balsamic vinaigrette is incredibly easy; fresh shallots add more zip than you’ll find in any commercial dressing.
16of 21Green Salad with Peaches, Feta & Mint VinaigretteView RecipeThis healthy side salad recipe follows one of the essential formulas for great salads: tossing bitter greens with sweet fruit, crunchy toasted nuts and salty cheese. Melons are a good alternative to the stone fruit later in the summer, or try dried apricots during the winter months.
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Green Salad with Peaches, Feta & Mint Vinaigrette
This healthy side salad recipe follows one of the essential formulas for great salads: tossing bitter greens with sweet fruit, crunchy toasted nuts and salty cheese. Melons are a good alternative to the stone fruit later in the summer, or try dried apricots during the winter months.
17of 21Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced AppleView RecipeThis salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.
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Mixed Greens with Lentils & Sliced Apple
This salad with lentils, feta and apple is a satisfying vegetarian entree to whip together for lunch. To save time, swap in drained canned lentils—just make sure to look for low-sodium and give them a rinse before adding them to the salad.
18of 21Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with HummusView RecipeTomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
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Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with Hummus
Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta top arugula in this quick Greek-inspired salad. Served with whole-wheat pita and prepared hummus, it makes a filling, yet healthy lunch.
19of 21Kale Salad with Quinoa & ChickenView RecipeToss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it’s still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could alsomake your own tangy vinaigrette.
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Kale Salad with Quinoa & Chicken
Toss the cooked chicken into this healthy salad recipe while it’s still warm to lightly wilt the kale, making it softer and easier to eat. Using store-bought salad dressing saves time, but you could alsomake your own tangy vinaigrette.
20of 21Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almonds, Olives & FetaView RecipePhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph WanekThe combination of roasted cauliflower with crunchy toasted almonds, briny olives and tangy feta creates a well-balanced salad that’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course mixed with cooked farro or spelt.
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Almonds, Olives & Feta
Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek
The combination of roasted cauliflower with crunchy toasted almonds, briny olives and tangy feta creates a well-balanced salad that’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course mixed with cooked farro or spelt.
21of 21Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Whipped FetaView RecipePhotographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren OdumThe feta and cream cheese whip up into a smooth and creamy dip topped with summer-ripe tomatoes and cucumber. Each bite keeps you coming back for more! Opt for feta in brine for the best texture, as pre-crumbled feta tends to lack moisture and can make the dip grainy.
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Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Whipped Feta
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum
The feta and cream cheese whip up into a smooth and creamy dip topped with summer-ripe tomatoes and cucumber. Each bite keeps you coming back for more! Opt for feta in brine for the best texture, as pre-crumbled feta tends to lack moisture and can make the dip grainy.
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