Egyptian Fetta & Herb Salad
The recipe for this lovely, tasty salad was given to me many years by the talented Sydney-based cookery teacher, Johanna Minogue. Its flavour improves if you prepare it a day ahead and leave overnight, covered, in the fridge. Bring back to room temperature before serving. It’s good served with warm pitta bread as a starter, or with barbecued lamb or chicken as a side.
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About this Recipe
By: Sheridan Rogers
The recipe for this lovely, tasty salad was given to me many years by the talented Sydney-based cookery teacher, Johanna Minogue. Its flavour improves if you prepare it a day ahead and leave overnight, covered, in the fridge. Bring back to room temperature before serving. It’s good served with warm pitta bread as a starter, or with barbecued lamb or chicken as a side.
Ingredients
- fetta cheese 200g
- extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons
- lemon juice 2 tablespoons
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- lebanese cucumbers 2, washed, deseeded and cut in 1cm dice
- fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 tablespoons, chopped
- fresh dill 1 1/2 tablespoons
- flat leaf parsley 1 1/2 tablespoons
- red onion 1 small, peeled and cut in 0.5cm dice
- dill and mint sprigs
- lemon wedges 2
Serves 6 Crumble the fetta into a bowl and, using a fork, mash with the olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the diced cucumber, onion and chopped herbs. Toss to combine. Place on a serving platter and garnish with sprigs of dill and mint and the lemon wedges.