What is feta cheese?Brynza is a cheese that occupies a special place among all varieties of cheese products. It is a very popular product in Bulgaria, as well as in Russia. Brynza is added to dough products, soups, snacks, there are many recipes for salads with bryndza. The birthplace of bryndza is the Arab East, and it originated about 6-7 thousand years ago. An Arabian merchant named Kanana, going on a long journey, took fresh milk with him. On the way, he decided to stop and have a snack, but when he opened the wineskin with milk, he found a dense white clot there, and after trying it, he was very pleased. This is where the origin of cheese began. For many centuries, the inhabitants of Russia used only bryndza as cheese, which was practically no different from the one we eat today. In the 60s, the cheese assortment, as you know, was very poor. The only place where the production of this type of cheese flourished were the regions of the Caucasus and Armenia. Scientists believe that the Caucasian people owe their longevity to the fact that they constantly eat this cheese and prepare it according to traditional ancient recipes.
Benefits of brynza
Feta cheese is made in a special way.The cheese is not subjected to any heat treatment, due to which all the vitamins and nutrients are preserved. The cheese is rich in vitamins such as E, A, B, as well as essential microelements for the body. Brynza is a source of protein. This cheese is beneficial for the human body and skin and has a pleasant and delicate smell, as well as a creamy taste. If you regularly eat feta cheese, then the elasticity, velvetiness and smoothness of the skin are provided for many years. It is recommended for absolutely everyone, and especially for pregnant and lactating women, as well as children. If we talk about dishes using feta cheese, then undoubtedly the most popular is the Greek salad with feta cheese, the recipe for which has been passed down from generation to generation for many years. Ease and simplicity in preparation did their job - the salad has become a favorite dish among many peoples. What delicious salad with feta cheese can you make? We offer you very original recipes:
Greek salad with cheese
Greek salad with feta cheese - almosta classic of the genre, time-tested. Having prepared this salad with cheese, you will not go wrong - it is appropriate in any situation, be it a lavish celebration or a quiet family dinner. Ingredients:
- 100 gr. brynza
- 1 tomato
- 7-8 olives
- 2 sweet peppers
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- greenery
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:To prepare the Greek salad, you need to cut the feta cheese and tomato into cubes. Wash the pepper, remove the seeds, and cut into half rings. Cut the olives in half. Add the tomato, feta cheese, olives, and pepper to a salad bowl and mix. Season with vegetable oil. Sprinkle with finely chopped herbs. Add pepper and salt if necessary. You may not use this particular cheese in the preparation of this dish, but the Greek salad - a recipe with feta cheese - is the most popular!
Salad with brynza and garlic
If you like spicy food, here is a salad recipe withcheese and garlic will be just right. But don't forget about the smell of garlic - this recipe is unlikely to be appropriate for a romantic dinner. Although, of course, it's up to you to decide. Ingredients:
- 200 gr. brynza
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- greens to taste
- salt pepper
Method of preparation:Finely chop the onion, squeeze the garlic through a garlic press and add salt. Mix this mixture with feta cheese, stir and rub through a sieve. Add chopped greens. There are also options for making a salad with feta cheese and adding cottage cheese. Everything is the same, only instead of feta cheese, add regular cottage cheese, preferably low-fat. If you want to try this recipe, do not forget to add a little salt to the salad - otherwise it will not be as tasty.
Salad with brynza and tomatoes
This salad is not only tasty, but also healthy.- a real find for connoisseurs of healthy food. It is especially popular with women who watch their figures and mercilessly fight extra pounds. Ingredients:
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 cucumbers
- 1 sweet pepper
- 150 gr. brynza
- 1 onion
- leaf salad
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers into cubes. Wash the sweet pepper, remove the seeds, and cut into half rings. Cut the onion into half rings. Finely chop the greens. Grate the feta cheese on a coarse grater. Place all the ingredients in a salad bowl and mix. Pepper and salt. Season with vegetable oil. Salad with feta cheese and tomatoes will be an irreplaceable appetizer for any table.
Caesar salad with feta cheese
Caesar salad is loved by almost everyonewithout exception. And did you know that there is a recipe for this salad with feta cheese? Of course, the taste of the salad with cheese will be slightly different from the classic, but this is where its piquancy lies. Ingredients:
- 300 gr. chicken fillet
- 2 tomatoes
- 2 cucumber
- 1 sweet pepper
- lettuce, parsley
- 6 pitted olives
- 150 gr. brynza
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Boil the chicken fillet in salted water. Cool, cut into cubes. Cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, also cut into cubes. Cut the olives into rings. Chop the greens. Mix all the ingredients. Pepper, salt, season with vegetable oil. To prepare Caesar with feta cheese, also use shrimp and lightly salted salmon. Put the resulting salad with feta cheese on a plate and sprinkle with parsley.
Salads with brynza vegetable
Brynza itself is very healthy, and especiallyin combination with vegetables and is a real find for healthy lifestyle supporters. The recipe is very simple - you will need only a few minutes of free time. Ingredients:
- 3 cucumbers
- 3 tomatoes
- 3 sweet peppers
- 1 bitter pepper
- 150 gr. brynza
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp. spoonful of vinegar
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- greenery
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Cut tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet peppers into circles. Finely chop hot pepper, onion and greens. Mix the vegetable mixture. Add salt and pepper. Season with vegetable oil. Finely chop the feta cheese and sprinkle over the salad. Vegetable salad with feta cheese contains a large number of vitamins, so it will be very useful in the spring.
Salad with brynza and shrimps
For seafood lovers, we offer a very original recipe, the taste of which will surely surprise and delight you. Ingredients:
- 300 gr. shrimp
- 200 gr. brynza
- 1 sweet pepper
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 lemons
- leaf salad
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Boil the shrimp in salted water, peel. Cut the feta cheese and cheese into cubes. Mix all the ingredients, add salt and pepper. Put the lettuce leaves on a plate and top with the mixed ingredients. Season with vegetable oil. Put on a plate decorated with greens and pour lemon juice over it.
Salad with brynza and olives
Many people love olives. If you are one of them, then this recipe for a salad with feta cheese and olives is just for you. Method of preparation:
- 0.5 kg. brynza
- 13-15 Pitted Olives
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 12 lemons
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons olive oil
- coriander, parsley
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Cut the feta cheese into small pieces and bake in the oven until golden brown. Cut the olives into circles. Cut the tomatoes into cubes. Finely chop the onion. Press the garlic through a garlic press. Mix all the ingredients except the feta cheese, pepper, salt, squeeze out the lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. When serving, put the Caesar with feta cheese and olives on a plate, with the pieces of feta cheese at the very bottom, and sprinkle with finely chopped herbs. Salad with olives is prepared in exactly the same way. Earlier we already talked about the difference between olives and black olives.
Salad with feta cheese
It would seem that feta cheese and fish are completely compatibleincompatible products. But this is only at first glance - the recipe for a salad with feta cheese and fish completely shatters this opinion. Try to cook it and you will see for yourself. Ingredients:
- 300 gr. fish fillet
- 250 gr. brynza
- 1 apple
- 1 lemon
- 1 onion
- 1 cucumber (salted or fresh)
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of vinegar
- pepper, salt
- dill, leaf salad
Method of preparation:Boil or fry the fish fillet until done. While cooking, pour 1 teaspoon of vinegar over it. Then cut the fillet into small cubes. Peel the apple and cut into pieces. Finely chop the cucumber. Chop the onion and greens. Mix all the ingredients. Place the fish salad on lettuce leaves. Pepper and salt. Season with sour cream. Sprinkle with greens on top.
Salad with chicken and cheese
Another salad recipe worth mentioning- with feta cheese and chicken. It has a lot of protein, which makes it almost indispensable for people watching their figure. But remember - if you have kidney problems, it is better to abstain from it, since it is this very useful protein that burdens the kidneys. Ingredients:
- 300 gr. chicken fillet
- 200 gr. brynza
- 100 gr. walnuts
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- leaf salad
- 2 tbsp. a spoonful of honey
- 12 lemons
- 2 tsp mustard
- 3 tbsp. tablespoons olive oil
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Boil the chicken fillet in salted water and cut into cubes. Mix mustard with honey and add to the diced chicken. Then fry this mixture in vegetable oil. Fry the walnuts. Chop. Cut the feta cheese into cubes. Place the finished salad with chicken and feta cheese on a plate. Put the chicken fillet on top and sprinkle with nuts. Salt and pepper. Season with olive oil.
Salad with cheese and bell pepper
Brynza goes very well with Bulgarian cheese.pepper, so it would be strange not to use it. That's why we offer you a very simple but delicious recipe for a salad with feta cheese and bell pepper. Ingredients:
- 2 sweet Bulgarian peppers
- 3 tomatoes
- 300 gr. brynza
- 2 cucumber
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- greenery
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Cube the cucumbers, bell peppers and feta cheese, cut the tomato into slices. Chop the greens. Add coarsely chopped lettuce leaves. Mix everything. Pepper and salt. Place the salad on a plate and sprinkle with finely chopped greens. Remember! This salad is a source of vitamins that our body needs so much. Pamper yourself and be healthy!
Pasta salad with feta cheese
This salad is very filling, socan be a completely independent dish, replacing breakfast, lunch or dinner. But remember - this dish is quite high in calories, so do not get too carried away. Ingredients:
- 100 gr. macaroni
- 150 gr. brynza
- 1 tomato
- 2 tbsp. spoons of mayonnaise
- 2 cloves of garlic
- greenery
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation: Boil the pasta.Dice the tomatoes. Grate the feta cheese. Press the garlic through a garlic press. Finely chop the greens. Mix all the ingredients, add salt and pepper. Season with mayonnaise. Garnish the finished salad with sprigs of greens. Enjoy!
Hot salad with brynza and courgette
Hot salads have always been especially popular, and especially in the cold season. So take note of the following recipe for a salad with feta cheese. Ingredients:
- 2 young zucchini
- 2 tomatoes
- 150 gr. brynza
- 1 onion
- 2 tbsp. tablespoons vegetable oil
- greenery
- pepper, salt
Method of preparation:Cut the onion into half rings and fry in a frying pan. Cut the zucchini into thin strips and add to the onion to fry. Cut the tomatoes into cubes and put them in the same frying pan. Simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Cut the feta cheese into cubes and add to the ready salad. Allow time to melt. Place the lettuce on a plate, and the ready mixture on top. The salad must be sprinkled with herbs. Enjoy your meal! We recommend reading:
