Little Gem, Feta, and Cumin Salad

By LRay

Little Gem, Feta, and Cumin Salad
Little Gem lettuce is like a cross between baby romaine and butter lettuce. It can be found at better supermarkets and at farmers' markets.

8 servings

Recipe by Silvena Rowe

Photograph by Jason Lowe

July 2011

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups feta, preferably Bulgarian (about 10 ounces), crumbled, divided
• 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 pounds Little Gem lettuce or hearts of romaine, stemmed and torn by hand
• 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from bonappetit.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Purée 1 3/4 cups feta, yogurt, ground cumin, lemon zest, and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Toast cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring until seeds are aromatic and slightly darker in color, 3-4 minutes. Let cool; set aside.

Toss lettuce in a large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper. Garnish with cumin seeds, oregano, and remaining 1/2 cup feta.

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