Crispy Feta Croutons Salad
Add some flavor and bite to your salads with these air fried crispy feta croutons. Simple to make, they're great for soups and wraps too!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 8 ounce package feta cheese (cut into ½” cubes)
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 head romaine (chopped)
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (sliced)
- 2 Persian cucumbers (sliced)
Instructions
- 1
Make the Croutons
- 2
Place the feta cubes on a paper towel and pat off any excess liquid.
- 3
Add the flour to a small, shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined. Add the breadcrumbs to a third bowl.
- 4
Dip a feta square in the flour, followed by the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. Dip the feta back into the egg and then back into the breadcrumbs a second time.
- 5
Transfer the feta square on a small plate or baking tray and repeat with the remaining croutons.
- 6
Place the feta squares in the freezer to chill for 20-30 minutes.
- 7
Once the feta croutons are cold to the touch, transfer them to an air fryer basket and cook at 400°F until they are golden brown on the edges, about 7-10 minutes. Set aside until ready to serve.
- 8
Make Dressing & Assemble the Salad
- 9
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning. Slowly stream in the olive oil, whisking constantly until incorporated.
- 10
Combine the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber in a large serving bowl. Drizzle over the vinaigrette and toss to combine. Top with the feta croutons and serve immediately.