Moroccomeetsgreecechickpeacucumbersaladwithfeta Recipes

TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice under cold water.
• In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
• In a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds), vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
• Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

FETA CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

MARINATED CHICKPEA AND ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH FETA

Steps:

• Place chickpeas, artichoke hearts, red peppers, olives, feta, scallions, and parsley into a salad bowl and toss lightly.
• In another small bowl, mix together vinegar, mint, z'atar (if using), sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Slowly add olive oil, whisking to blend.
• Add dressing to salad and stir well.
• Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight (best), to blend flavors.
• Serve chilled.

MOROCCO MEETS GREECE (CHICKPEA CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA)

Steps:

• Wash your cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Cut each half again lengthwise and then cut into small pieces.
• Place in a salad bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add dill weed.
• Dice Feta finely or crumble over salad.
• Now add the hummus (store bought or homemade). Mix well to coat everything.
• If you like add other add-ins of your choice, such as whole chickpeas or olives.
• Enjoy.