The Greeks rely on two things: simplicity and high-quality ingredients. This salad reflects that culinary philosophy. A bed of crispy chickpeas tossed with tangy tomato, creamy feta, crunchy cucumber, & fresh greens are topped with seared ostrich cubes and croutons. Finished with a yoghurt dressing.
Greek Ostrich Salad
Greek Ostrich Salad
with croutons & chickpeas
Hands on Time: 15 - 30 minutes
Overall Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- Chickpeas
- Croutons
- Cucumber
- Danish-style Feta
- Low Fat Plain Yoghurt
- Ostrich
- Ostrich Chunks
- Salad Leave
- Salad Leaves
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season.
O-YUM Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich dry with paper towel, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
YOGHURT DRESSING & SALAD
In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, and loosen with a splash of water. Season. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped Cucumber, the chopped Tomato, the drained feta, the shredded leaves, the toasted Chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
DIG IN!
Make a bed of the chickpea salad, and top with the Croutons, and the fried Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Drizzle over the loosened yoghurt. Enjoy.
Chickpeas - 60g
Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/ostrich-chunks/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich Chunks at eCook">Ostrich Chunks - 150g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 40ml
Cucumber - 50g
Tomato - 1
Danish-style Feta - 20g
Salad Leaves - 20g
Croutons - 30g
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season.
O-YUM Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich dry with paper towel, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
YOGHURT DRESSING & SALAD
In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, and loosen with a splash of water. Season. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped Cucumber, the chopped Tomato, the drained feta, the shredded leaves, the toasted Chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
DIG IN!
Make a bed of the chickpea salad, and top with the Croutons, and the fried Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Drizzle over the loosened yoghurt. Enjoy.
Chickpeas - 120g
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Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 80ml
Cucumber - 100g
Tomato - 1
Danish-style Feta - 40g
Salad Leaves - 40g
Croutons - 60g
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season.
O-YUM Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich dry with paper towel, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
YOGHURT DRESSING & SALAD
In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, and loosen with a splash of water. Season. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped Cucumber, the chopped Tomato, the drained feta, the shredded leaves, the toasted Chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
DIG IN!
Make a bed of the chickpea salad, and top with the Croutons, and the fried Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Drizzle over the loosened yoghurt. Enjoy.
Chickpeas - 180g
Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/ostrich-chunks/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich Chunks at eCook">Ostrich Chunks - 450g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 125ml
Cucumber - 150g
Tomatoes - 2
Danish-style Feta - 60g
Salad Leave - 60g
Croutons - 90g
CRISPY Chickpeas
Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained Chickpeas until golden and crispy, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season.
O-YUM Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich dry with paper towel, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside.
YOGHURT DRESSING & SALAD
In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, and loosen with a splash of water. Season. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped Cucumber, the chopped Tomato, the drained feta, the shredded leaves, the toasted Chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning.
DIG IN!
Make a bed of the chickpea salad, and top with the Croutons, and the fried Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich. Drizzle over the loosened yoghurt. Enjoy.
Chickpeas - 240g
Ostrich/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich at eCook">Ostrich/ostrich-chunks/" title="View all our recipes with Ostrich Chunks at eCook">Ostrich Chunks - 600g
Low Fat Plain Yoghurt - 160ml
Cucumber - 200g
Tomatoes - 2
Danish-style Feta - 80g
Salad Leaves - 80g
Croutons - 120g
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Greek Ostrich Salad?
The preparation time for Greek Ostrich Salad with croutons & chickpeas is between 15 and 30 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Greek Ostrich Salad with croutons & chickpeas?
The total time required to make Greek Ostrich Salad with croutons & chickpeas is between 20 and 35 minutes.
How many servings does Greek Ostrich Salad provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Greek Ostrich Salad?
Chickpeas, Croutons, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Ostrich, Ostrich Chunks, Salad Leave, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Greek Ostrich Salad?
Calories: 604, Carbs: 43 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46.6 grams, Sugar: 6 grams, Salt: 576 grams
How do I prepare Greek Ostrich Salad?
DIG IN!: Make a bed of the chickpea salad, and top with the croutons, and the fried ostrich. Drizzle over the loosened yoghurt. Enjoy. YOGHURT DRESSING & SALAD: In a bowl, combine the yoghurt, and loosen with a splash of water. Season. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped cucumber, the chopped tomato, the drained feta, the shredded leaves, the toasted chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil and seasoning. O-YUM OSTRICH: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel, and cut it into bite-sized chunks. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan. Season and set aside. CRISPY CHICKPEAS: Place a pan (with a lid) over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, toast the drained chickpeas until golden and crispy, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). If they start to pop out, use a lid to rein them in. Remove from the pan and season.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Greek Ostrich Salad?
Chickpeas, Croutons, Cucumber, Danish-style Feta, Low Fat Plain Yoghurt, Ostrich, Ostrich Chunks, Salad Leave, Salad Leaves, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Greek Ostrich Salad have?
604 calories
How much fat content does Greek Ostrich Salad have?
grams