Did you know that feta cheese is one of the most produced cheeses in the world, after cheddar cheese? Greek feta cheese has the distinction of being made from a sheep’s milk. We recognize Greek feta cheese by its whiter color and saltier taste. Bulgarian feta cheese is creamier.
Cauliflower Salad with Chickpeas, Feta Cheese and Lemon Garlic Dressing
Did you know that feta cheese is one of the most produced cheeses in the world, after cheddar cheese? Greek feta cheese has the distinction of being made from a sheep’s milk. We recognize Greek feta cheese by its whiter color and saltier taste. Bulgarian feta cheese is creamier.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. mint
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
For the salad:
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 medium cauliflower into bite-size pieces
- 1 red pepper diced
- 30 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- Add dressing and mix gently.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours and bring to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.