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Strawberry Salad With Black Pepper-Feta Croutons
Fresh summer strawberries and black pepper make an unexpected but delicious flavor duo, and the breaded-and-fried feta croutons are the salad topper we didn't know we were missing.
👥 4 Servings👤 Elena Besser📖 epicurious
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●baking sheet
- ●pan
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Combine 1 lb. strawberries, hulled, halved, quartered if large, 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar, 2 tsp. honey or sugar, ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and a few grinds of freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Using a potato masher or a fork, gently press down on berries to soften them a bit. Set aside.
. strawberries, hulled, halved, quartered if large1 lb. white wine vinegar or white balsamic vinegar2 Tbsp. honey or sugar2 tsp
2
Beat 2 large eggs in a shallow bowl to blend. Place 1 cup panko in another shallow bowl. Whisk ½ cup all-purpose flour and 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper in a third shallow bowl.
large eggs2panko1 cup. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more2 Tbsp
3
Working in batches, dredge 8 oz. feta, preferably Bulgarian or French, patted dry, cut into 12 cubes (1"–1½"), in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into eggs, letting excess drip back into bowl. Dredge in panko mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Place breaded feta on a plate or rimmed baking sheet.
. feta, preferably Bulgarian or French, patted dry, cut into 12 cubes (1"–1½")8 ozlarge eggs2panko1 cup
4
Drizzle ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil into reserved berry mixture, whisking until emulsified. Add 4 heads of Little Gem lettuce or 2 romaine hearts, cores removed, leaves separated, torn if large, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
heads of Little Gem lettuce or 2 romaine hearts, cores removed, leaves separated, torn if large4
5
Heat remaining ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Carefully add breaded feta to pan and cook, turning cubes every minute or so, until golden on all sides, about ⏱️ 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels and immediately season with salt and remaining 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper.
. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more2 Tbsp
6
Divide salad among plates or shallow bowls and arrange 3 feta croutons on top of each. Drizzle any vinaigrette remaining in bowl over.
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