Ww 4 Points Marinated Portabella Feta Salad Food

MARINATED FETA CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Remove the feta cheese from the pack and pat as dry as possible with kitchen towel. Press the flavors into it. Pack the cheese tightly into a jar and cover with olive oil. It will keep in the fridge for up to two months.
• Tips: Don't use bought dried herbs, instead make your own by drying leftover fresh herbs on a baking sheet. Leave them somewhere warm; e.g. on top of your boiler, washing machine, or oven and they will dry within a week. Or put them in the oven at 200 to 225 degrees for 1 hour.
• Uses: On a big plate, covered in fresh basil -- served with lots of other salads. As a cheese course, with crusty bread and fruit Don't throw away the oil -- use it in your dressing

WW 4 POINTS MARINATED PORTABELLA FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• In a food processor or blender, combine mustard, basil, shallots/onion, maple syrup, vinegar, oil and garlic.
• Place mushrooms in a baking pan, stem-side up, pour dressing over each. Broil until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from oven and slice.
• Place 2 cups baby greens on each plate. Top with 1 sliced mushroom and 1 oz. crumbled feta cheese.

FETA-STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove and discard stems from mushrooms; with a spoon, scrape and remove gills. In a small bowl, combine oil and garlic; brush over mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt. In a small bowl, combine cheese and pesto., Place mushrooms on a piece of greased heavy-duty foil (about 12-in. square). Grill mushrooms, stem side up, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. Spoon cheese mixture over mushrooms; grill, covered, 2-3 minutes or until filling is heated through.

MARINATED FETA WITH HERBS AND PEPPERCORNS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, parsley, preserved lemon, chile, oregano and peppercorns.
• Cut the feta into 1/2-inch cubes and add them to the olive oil mixture. Gently fold together until feta is evenly coated. Transfer to a jar or lidded container and drizzle with more olive oil, if needed to immerse the feta. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Remove from refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving to allow solidified olive oil to return to liquid form. Serve with crackers or crostini, or spoon on top of seared fish, grilled or roasted vegetables, pasta or salad.