Greek Salad with Fried Feta

Paolo fulfilled a childhood dream and got braces this week. I just want to track down those yobs who called him bucky as a youth and make them pay for the damn things . . .

Because we knew here would be things he wouldn't be able to eat for the next two years (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????????) I asked him what he wanted for this last 'pre-braces' meal. He decided he wanted a Greek feast - which became our Oscar night meal.

I decided to make a special Greek Salad - domatasalata me feta - a simple tomato with fried feta. MMM

This, ladies and gentlemen, was freaking amazing. It was easy. It was quick. It was BLOODY tasty.

Be sure to give this one a try!

Greek Salad with Fried Feta

3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
juice of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
pinch sugar
pepper
12 plum tomatoes, sliced
1/2 ounce arugula leaf
20 black Greek olives
7 ounces Greek feta cheese
1 egg
3 tablespoons flour

Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

Divide and arrange the tomatoes, onion, arugula, and olives on four plates.

Cut the feta cheese into 1" cubes. Beat egg in a small bowl and put the flour on a plate. Toss the cheese into the egg and shake off excess. Toss the egg coated cheese in the flour on the plate.

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet. Add the cheese and fry over medium heat, turning until all sides are golden brown.

Scatter the fried feta over the salad. Whisk the dressing again and spoon over the salad. Serve while the feta cheese is still warm.

Comments

[Kayte]

Really, you are asking me to fry feta? Are you really sure? Because I really really like feta and thought of frying it makes me a little nervous. That said, it all looks wonderful. Paul, it will be so worth if when you have your wonderfully straight beautiful teeth in the end.

[JDeQ]

Apparently this is quite a traditional recipe - I certainly didn't see it when I was in Greece but perhaps it is regional. Whatever - the fried feta cubes are so good . . . I may have made extra and eaten them all myself whilst no one was looking *smile*

[Sublime Wanderer]

Thank you for dropping by my blog. This food shot made me hungry (as always hehe).

[bellini]

Definitely a keeper Jerry!!!!!

[JDeQ]

I know Sublime - you have to be so carefule to not visit blogs while hungry! *smile*

It sure was bellini!