Salad with Roasted Balkan Cheese and Crispy Pita Croutons

Name: Salad with Roasted Balkan Cheese and Crispy Pita Croutons
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: oil; tomatoes; salt; pinch black pepper; Balkan cheese; dried thyme; olive oil; pita breads; garlic clove; pinch salt; salad; baby spinach; cucumber; olives; balsamic dressing

This recipe offers the perfect combination of warm and cold ingredients that complement each other. The baked Balkan cheese pairs wonderfully with tomatoes seasoned with thyme and olive oil, creating a rich and aromatic flavor. Crispy pita croutons and fresh vegetables like lettuce, spinach, and cucumber add freshness and lightness.

35 min

Roasted Tomates & Cheese:: 1 tbspoil; 1 pkgtomatoes; 0.5 tspsalt; pinch black pepper; 2 pkgBalkan cheese; 1 pkgdried thyme; 3 tbspolive oil
Pita Croutons:: 1 pkgpita breads; 2 garlic clove; 2 tbspoil; pinch salt; pinch black pepper
Salad:: 1 pkgsalad; 1 pkgbaby spinach; 1 cucumber; 1 pkgolives
Additional Ingredients:: 1 pkgbalsamic dressing

1
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees and grease a baking dish with oil.
2
Wash the tomatoes, cut them into pieces, and place them in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Place the Balkan cheese on top of the tomatoes, sprinkle with dried thyme, and drizzle with olive oil. Put the dish in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the pita bread into small cubes and place them on the sheet. Season with oil, salt, and pepper. Peel and crush the garlic, add it to the pita bread, and toss everything together. Place the pita bread in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes.
4
Rinse and tear the lettuce. Rinse the spinach in cold water in a colander and let it drain. Rinse and slice the cucumber. Drain the olives and cut them in half.
5
Place a layer of lettuce, spinach, cucumber, and olives on the plates. Top with the baked tomatoes and Balkan cheese, then drizzle with balsamic dressing. Finally, sprinkle with croutons and serve. Enjoy your meal!