Taverna Salad

Taverna Salad

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup, plus 2 tbsp., extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp. dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper, halved, seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ large English cucumber, halved, seeded and diced into ½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion or shallot, minced
  • 2 tbsp. capers, drained, coarsely chopped
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 6-inch pita
  • 1 8-ounce block halloumi cheese, patted dry and cut into ¾-inch-thick slices

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup olive oil with the vinegar, garlic and oregano; whisk vigorously to combine; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, chickpeas, bell pepper, cucumber, olives, parsley, red onion, capers and scallions.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Chop the pita into 1-inch pieces and place them in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle with salt and toss to coat.
  • Heat an 8-inch skillet over medium.
  • Add the pita pieces and cook, tossing often, until toasted and golden brown; about 5 minutes.
  • Return to the small bowl to cool, reserving the skillet.
  • Place the halloumi slices on a small plate and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Heat the same skillet, over medium-high heat, and cook the halloumi until golden brown; 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and cut the slices into bite-size cubes.
  • Add the pita and halloumi to the salad; toss well and serve.
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