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Summer Salad with Rocket and Feta

Cultural Context

Originating from Italy, the Summer Salad with Rocket and Feta highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients. Rocket, known for its peppery flavor, pairs beautifully with creamy feta and vibrant vegetables, making it a staple in Italian summer cuisine. This salad is often enjoyed as a light lunch or side dish, especially during warm months, and has inspired variations worldwide, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

ItalianITside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cherry tomatoes
4 oz feta cheese
1 small red onion
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

avocado

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: peas

Peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

cherry tomatoes

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomatoes

💰Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Regular tomatoes are often less expensive and can be diced for similar use.

1

Cut feta cheese into larger cubes.

2

Cut tomatoes through the stem for better flavor.

3

Combine tomatoes, feta, and onion in a bowl.

4

Add balsamic vinegar to the tomatoes first to absorb the flavor.

5

Drizzle olive oil over the salad mixture.

6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7

Toss all ingredients together to combine.

Cooking Techniques

tossingdicingslicing

Equipment Needed

large bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Rocket SaladFeta Salad
Local Name: Insalata estiva con rucola e feta

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