Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 pound

tomatoes

cut into 1-inch pieces

2 ounce

curly spinach

stemmed and sliced

1 cup

white onion

thinly sliced

0.25 cup

scallions

sliced

6 ounce

manouri or mild feta cheese

crumbled

3 ounce

rusks

broken into large pieces

0.33 cup

extra-virgin olive oil

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 pinch

Salt

1 pinch

Pepper

Step 1
~2 min

Cut the tomatoes into 1-inch pieces.

Step 2
~2 min

Stem and slice the curly spinach.

Step 3
~2 min

Thinly slice the white onion.

Step 4
~2 min

Slice the scallions.

Step 5
~2 min

Crumble the manouri or mild feta cheese.

Step 6
~2 min

Break the rusks into large pieces.

Step 7
~2 min

In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, spinach, onion, scallions, feta cheese, and rusks.

Step 8
~2 min

Add extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Step 9
~2 min

Toss all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 10
~2 min

Let the salad stand at room temperature until the rusks soften slightly, about 15 minutes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a softer texture, soak the rusks in water for a few minutes before adding them to the salad.

Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to your taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time, but add dressing just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a light lunch or side dish.

Pair with grilled fish or chicken.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled fish
Hummus and pita bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Greece

Cultural Significance

Represents the simplicity and freshness of Greek cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer gatherings
Outdoor picnics

Occasion Tags

summer
lunch
dinner
party
picnic

Popularity Score

70/100

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