How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta and Pine Nut Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of sun-dried tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and toasted pine nuts that creates the perfect balance of flavors and textures. This Sun-Dried Tomato, Feta, and Pine Nut Salad recipe is a delightful way to showcase these three ingredients, as they come together to create a delicious and satisfying salad that's perfect for lunch or as a side dish for dinner.

The star ingredient of this salad is, of course, the sun-dried tomatoes. These little bursts of...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, and slice.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens with green onions. Top with croutons, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and feta.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1036mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 284mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 775mg