Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta and Pine Nut Salad

A delicious salad fancy enough to entertain with and easy enough to make for yourself for lunch. Try adding grilled chicken strips to make a meal out of it! Serve with balsamic vinaigrette.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• 4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 loaf Italian bread, cubed
• 2 (16 ounce) packages mixed salad greens

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat broiler. Toss 3 cups cubed Italian bread with olive oil. Season with seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread out in a single layer in a well oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Broil until toasted, turning to brown evenly. Set croutons aside to cool.

Step 2

Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet, place on bottom rack of the oven, and toast under broiler. This should only take a few minutes, so watch carefully to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, and slice.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens with green onions. Top with croutons, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and feta.