Mexican Feta Salad

Name: Mexican Feta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g mixed greens; 200 g feta cheese; 1 red onion; 2 jalapeño peppers; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 100 g cilantro; 2 L lime juice; 100 mL olive oil; 1 salt; 1 black pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 3 cloves garlic

Prep: 15 minsCook: 30 mins

Prep

15 mins

Cook

30 mins

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

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This Mexican Feta Salad is one of my go to weeknight dinners because it comes together in just 45 minutes and costs almost nothing. I love throwing together fresh greens, crispy jalapeños, and tangy feta cheese for a salad that actually feels exciting and special. The cilantro isn't just for flavor either, it's packed with antioxidants and helps with digestion. My family devours this dish every time, and honestly, it's so simple that anyone can make it. Just toss everything with a zingy lime dressing and you've got yourself a restaurant worthy meal at home.

Ella x

Ingredients

Servings:

400 gmixed greens
200 gfeta cheese
1red onion
2jalapeño peppers
200 gcherry tomatoes
100 gcilantro
2 Llime juice
100 mLolive oil
1salt
1black pepper
1 tspcumin
1 tsppaprika
3 clovesgarlic

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, feta cheese, red onion, jalapeño peppers, and cherry tomatoes.
Tip: Use a large enough bowl to accommodate all the ingredients.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until well combined.
3
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Tip: Use a gentle tossing motion to avoid bruising the greens.
4
Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the salad and toss again.
Tip: This adds a nice pop of color and freshness.
5
Mince the garlic and sprinkle it over the salad.
Tip: This adds a depth of flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Make sure everything is balanced and to your liking.
7
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This allows the different ingredients to come together in harmony.

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