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Watermelon, Feta, Mint Salad

7/8/2026

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Ingredients:
  1. 4 cups watermelon, cubed
  2. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  3. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  4. 1 tbsp olive oil
  5. 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  6. Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the cubed watermelon and crumbled feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the salad.
  3. Add the chopped mint and gently toss everything together to combine.
  4. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  5. ​Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving for an extra refreshing touch.
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Crustless Spinach Quiche

2/25/2026

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Ingredients 
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
10 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
4 large eggs
½ cup milk
1½ cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
½ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
½ cup Pamesan cheese (grated)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 pinch nutmeg


Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Generously spray a 9-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic until they’re soft, just a couple of minutes. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, which should take about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Stir in the Gruyère, feta, and Parmesan cheeses, along with a pinch of nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper, and whisk it all together.
  4. Spread your spinach mixture in the prepared pie dish. Pour the egg and cheese mixture over the spinach. Give it a gentle stir in the dish to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  5. Pop your dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the quiche is set and the top is golden brown.
  6. Let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. This helps everything set nicely.  
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Sugar Snap Pea, Radish, Feta Salad

8/20/2025

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Ingredients
1.5 pounds sugar snap peas 
2 bunches radishes 

8 oz crumbled feta cheese 
3 tbsp fresh mint (roughly chopped)
1 tbsp fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove (pressed or grated)
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper


Instructions
  1. Using a pairing knife to begin slicing tip off end of snap pea, there are strings on the top and the bottom of the peas, once you've almost sliced through the end you should find the string. Pull the string out. Repeat with other end of snap pea and string on opposite side.  Once you have prepped the sugar snap peas, slice them diagonally. Place in a large bowl.
  2. Thinkly slice the radishes into uniform pieces, using a knife or a mandolin. Place in large bowl with the sugar snap peas.
  3. Add feta, mint, and dill to the bowl with the peas and radishes.
  4. In a small bowl, add grated garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. Pour over the peas, radishes, and feta.  Gently toss. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Place in refrigerator until ready to serve, at least half an hour.  Best enjoyed chilled. 
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Balsamic Peach Tomato Salad

7/22/2025

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Ingredients
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1 garlic clove minced
1 Tbsp whole grain mustard
¼ cup finely chopped red onions
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil
½ Tsp salt
¼ Tsp black pepper
3 peaches pitted and diced
2 pints cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes halved
2 cups baby arugula
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 Tbsp minced chives
¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
¼ cup crumbled feta


Preparation 
1.  In a large bowl, whisk together the garlic, mustard, onions, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. 
2.  Stir in the peaches and tomatoes. Let them marinate for 10 minutes.
3.  Stir in the arugula, parsley, chives, almonds (if using) and feta.
​4.  Serve.
5.  If leftovers, k
eep the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. If you’re planning to save part of the salad, don’t add all of the arugula. That will keep it from wilting. Stir in arugula when you are planning to eat the salad
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Canteloupe, Cucumber, Feta Salad

8/30/2023

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Ingredients
  • 2 cups cantaloupe melon, skin removed + cut into chunks (or spooned into balls)
  • 2 cups cucumber, chopped into half-moons
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Approx. 15 large fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lime, juice only
  • Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
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1.  Prep all ingredients and add to a large serving bowl.  
2. Toss everything together, adjusting seasoning as desired.
3. Serve immediately,  or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
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Summer Strawberry Salad with Feta

8/23/2023

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INGREDIENTS
 
For the dressing
  • ¼ cup sliced strawberries
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped shallot
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the salad
  • 8-10 ounces arugula or spinach greens or a 50/50 mixture
  • ½ cup Italian parsley leaves (tender stems are okay) or basil leaves
  • 1 pound strawberries hulled and quartered
  • 1 English (seedless) cucumber sliced into 1/2-inch chunks, or 3 baby Persian cucumbers, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (any color) sliced in half
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

PREPARATION 
 1.  Make the dressing.  Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or small food processor.  Blend until smooth and creamy. Dressing will keep refrigerated in a covered container up to 5 days.
2.  Make the salad.  Put the arugula in a large salad bowl or a large serving platter. Top with the remaining salad ingredients and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Toss together gently. Serve with additional dressing on the side. 
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Cantaloupe, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

8/17/2022

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Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 5-7 ounces (1 medium bunch) arugula
  • 3 cups chopped cantaloupe (about 1 pound)
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta (about 4 ounces)
  • ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios or pepitas (toasted if you like)
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves


Directions
  1. Whisk lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in oil.
  2. Add arugula and cantaloupe and toss to coat.
  3. Transfer to a serving platter and top with goat cheese, pistachios and basil.
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Watermelon Feta Salad

9/8/2021

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 ounces grape tomatoes, halved
3 cups arugula
1 cup sliced red onion
2 pounds watermelon, cubed

4 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Directions

Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Add the tomatoes, arugula, and onions; toss to coat.
​
Gently stir in the watermelon and feta cheese to serve.
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Spinach, Feta and Orzo Salad

5/22/2019

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Serves 4
8 to 10 ounces orzo pasta
¼ cup pine nuts
6 ounces feta cheese, roughly crumbled
10 pitted Kalamata Greek olives, roughly chopped
6 ounces baby spinach, thoroughly washed
½ cup red onion, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 to 3 fresh basil leaves, shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  1. Heat small dry skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and stir occasionally until the pine nuts are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  2. ​Put half of the spinach and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a food processor or blender to purée it. Set aside.
  3. Roughly chop the remaining spinach. Set aside.
  4. ​In a small sealable jar, combine the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, mustard and the fresh basil. Put a lid on the jar and shake to combine.
  5. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a roiling boil. Add the orzo and return to a boil. Cook until al dente, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well. Return the drained orzo to the pot and add the puréed spinach and oil. Mix together gently until thoroughly combined. Place in a large serving bowl.
  6. Add the roughly chopped spinach, red onion, feta cheese, toasted pine nuts and the olives to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing from the jar.
  7. Toss lightly and serve.

NOTE: This dish may be served hot or room temperature.
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Eggplant Pastitsio with Feta, Tomatoes, Peppers and Mint

9/25/2018

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​Serves: 2 to 3
 
1 large eggplant, sliced thickly and vertically
Spray olive oil
2 -3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced thickly
¾ lb. crumbled feta cheese
1 small red bell pepper, chopped and pureéd
1 cup diced tomato
⅓ cup shredded mint
 
  1. Preheat grill or broiler.
  2. Spray the eggplant slices lightly with olive oil.  Grill or broil the eggplant slices until cooked through and lightly toasted.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°
  4. Spread a heaping tablespoon of the diced tomatoes on the bottom of an oblong or rectangular casserole dish. 
  5. Place a slice of the eggplant on top of the diced tomatoes. 
  6. Spread a tablespoon of the pureed pepper along the top. 
  7. Add tomato slices across the surface. 
  8. Sprinkle generously with the feta cheese. 
  9. Sprinkle the stack with the shredded mint. 
  10. Add a spoonful of the diced tomato. 
  11. Repeat the layer until ingredients are used.
  12. Place the casserole dish in the oven for about twenty minutes.
  13. Serve with an additional sprinkle of mint.
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