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Feta Cheese with Basil Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Kim Breuer PHOTO BY: LynnInHK

"This salad recipe is perfect for when the garden is in season! It's quick to make and you can add or delete ingredients as you wish."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 20 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, gently mix the walnuts, tomatoes, basil, green onions, avocado, feta cheese with basil and sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red bell pepper. Season with garlic salt, and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Allow to sit about 15 minutes, and toss again just before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by SLANGNESS
I had this salad at my sister's last night. I made her put it back in the fridge so I didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by LynnInHK
Don't leave anything out of this salad. I thought the walnuts and avocado would make it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by Daniel den Hoed
This was a delicious recipe! I have made it several times so far since salads are great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by KIMBERLY KAY
My husband didn't prefer these flavors blended together, but I thought it made for a unique... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2007 by KymInNM
This was delicious but very rich. I omitted the walnuts because of personal preference (I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by AIMEEMC
I took this to a 4th of July party and it was a huge hit! People were eating it as a salad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by KELLY7714
just a matter of personal taste, i thought the green onions in the recipe overpowered all of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by laleh
I just finishing preparing this salad and I couldn't resist the colorful aspect of it! It's... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by Maksim's mom & dad