Israeli Salad with Challah Croutons and Feta

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed challah bread
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper, divided
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt, plus 1/4 tsp, divided
  • 2 small Persian cucumbers, quartered
  • 3 small Roma tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup fresh parsley leaves with tender stems
  • 2 tbsp. pitted oil-cured olives, halved
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 3 oz. black feta cheese
  • 1 tsp za'atar

Directions

  1. Toss bread with 2 tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bread and cook, stirring constantly, until charred in spots, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.

  2. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, parsley, olives and lemon juice to the bowl along with the remaining 2 tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp salt; toss to combine.

  3. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving platter. Arrange the croutons around the edges and top the salad with feta. Drizzle the feta with any remaining dressing and sprinkle with za’atar.

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