Greek Salad with Fried Feta Cheese

A fresh Greek salad topped with crispy, sesame-crusted fried feta cheese and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1115.6 kcals 1115.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 38.5 grams 38.5 grams
Fat 98.4 grams 98.4 grams
Protein 34.2 grams 34.2 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
25
g
Flour
plain
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
110
g
Feta Cheese
sliced into 2 pieces
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lemon Juice
squeeze for garnish
LegumesPulses
40
g
Chickpeas
from a can, rinsed and drained
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
thinly sliced
1
g
Sea Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the salad dressing
60
ml
Olive Oil
to fry
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Pepper
roasted, from a jar, sliced
0.25
piece
Cucumber
sliced
30
g
Olives
pitted

Steps

  • Mix salad ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour, sesame seeds, and egg in a separate bowl.
  • Dip feta slices into the mixture to coat thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan and add the feta.
  • Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until golden on both sides.
  • Drain fried feta on kitchen paper.
  • Place feta on the salad and finish with lemon juice.