Za'atar Feta Tomato & Mint Salad

Not all salads are created equal. This is the perfect refreshing combination of ingredients for a delicious summer salad. The bright colors are only elevated by the bright flavors of za’atar.

Adapted from: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/fancy-and-beautiful-tomato-salad

Ingredients: 4 medium heirloom tomatoes, 4 oz. Greek Feta, Z&Z Za’atar, 2 cups pita chips, 1 tsp honey, 2 tsp Kosher Salt, 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, ½ cup mint leaves

• Recipe: 

  1. Core the heirloom tomatoes, then cut into small wedges. Toss into a bowl and season with 1 tsp. Salt

  2. Grate ½ tsp. lemon zest, grate 1 garlic clove and set both aside.

  3. Heat 6 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a small saucepan for about 2 minutes and add 2 Tbsp. za’atar. Stir for another 2 minutes then stir in reserved lemon zest and garlic. Pull off the heat and transfer za’atar oil to a heatproof cup.

  4. Place 2 cups of pita chips in a medium bowl. Pour 2 Tbsps. Of the za’atar oil over; and season with salt to taste. Mix well with a rubber spatula, aiming to coat chips without breaking them into too many pieces.

  5. In a bowl, squeeze lemon juice from 1 lemon into a small bowl. Add 1 tsp. Honey and ½ tsp. Salt. Stir in the remainder of the za’atar oil, stirring constantly until it is well incorporated. Adjust to taste.

  6. Slice 4 oz. feta into large cubes. Add to the bowl of reserved tomatoes. Tear ½ cup mint leaves and add to the bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the bowl and toss to gently combine.

  7. Add pita chips to the bowl and fold gently to combine. Add more za’atar and olive oil because you can never have enough.

  8. Spoon onto a serving plate and eat before the chips get soggy.