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This simple Greek salad recipe holds the secret to making feta taste even better

Jessica Brook

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Honey-baked feta is also delicious on its own, as a creamy spread for pita bread.James Moffatt

Roasting feta with honey and olive oil adds a new dimension to this traditional village salad.

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Ingredients

  • 500g feta

  • ¼ cup honey

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, sliced

  • 500g tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tsp dried oregano

  • 1 tsp dried mint

  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 4 small pita bread, toasted

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 200C fan-forced (220C conventional). Line a baking tray with nonstick baking paper.

  2. Step 2

    Mix the honey and olive oil together in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pat the feta dry, place on the prepared tray and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the honey mixture. Place the tray in the oven and roast the feta for 15 minutes, or until golden.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, combine the cucumber, tomato, onion, oregano, mint and the remaining honey and olive oil mixture in a large serving bowl. Add the vinegar and toss to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Top the salad with the honey-baked feta, and serve with toasted pita bread.

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