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1. scrappyk

   I found this recipe on Epicurious, its for a Crete style bruschetta salad, but there isn’t any reason you cant serve it on top of some crusty bread or a pita
   RETAN-STYLE BRUSCHETTA SALAD
   KRITIKOS DAKOS
   On the Greek island of Crete, this I>mezeI>, appetizer, also known as I>koukouvayiaI>, owl, is often served as an alternative to a Greek salad. It was given the name owl because the round-shaped barley rusks resemble the owl’s head. In the town of Chania, a cheese I>xinomizithraI>, similar to a very thick strained yogurt, is used instead of feta. This is a recipe I put together which comes pretty close to what I had on a recent trip to Crete. It is very refreshing and tasty. You can find rusks at middle eastern markets or you can substitute with thick slices of toasted country bread.
   <3/4 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
   1 teaspoon oregano
   1 tablespoon capers
   1-2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives
   1/2 cup ripe tomatoes, chopped
   3 tablespoons olive oil
   Cretan barley rusks, also know as I>paximadiaI>
   Combine first six ingredients in a bowl and place in refrigerator for at least an hour or overnight. Sprinkle rusks with a few drops of water to moisten slightly. Top each rusk with the prepared cheese and tomato mixture. Set aside for 10 minutes, and then serve with a chilled glass of white wine.

2. CatMV88

   A fantastic website for recipe searches is Recipezaar.com
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3. Smurfett

   Feta Lemon and Arugula Bruschetta
   1/2 x baguette, sliced on the diagonal
   3 x to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
   3 x to 4 garlic cloves, chopped
   6 oz sheep’s milk feta cheese (Greek, Bulgarian or Israeli)
   Grated zest of 1 to 2 unwaxed lemons
   Big handful of young arugula leaves
   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
   Brush the baguette slices with a small amount of the olive oil and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
   Place in the oven and toast for about 15 minutes, until the bread is lightly toasted and golden.
   Turn off the oven and leave the door open for a few minutes for the bread to dry out a little further.
   Toss the toasts with the chopped garlic. Set aside until needed; do this ahead of time.
   When ready to serve, place a slice or crumbling of feta on each garlic toast, sprinkle with lemon rind, drizzle with a little olive oil, then top with arugula.
   Tomato and Feta Bruschetta Topping
   2 lrg shallots, thinly sliced
   1 tbl extra-virgin olive oil
   2 cup chopped, seeded tomatoes
   Salt and pepper to taste
   2 oz feta cheese, cut into fine dice (about 1/2 cup)
   2 tbl chopped fresh chives, or to taste
   2 tsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste
   In a small skillet, cook shallots in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in tomato and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring 30 seconds, or until just heated through. In a bowl, toss tomato mixture with feta, chives, vinegar and salt and pepper to taste, and mound about 1 tablespoon on oiled side of each toast.
   Red Pepper Bruschetta with Feta
   1 jar roasted red peppers – (7 oz) drained, chopped
   1 pkt Athenos Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese (4 oz), chopped fine
   1/4 cup chopped green onions
   1 x garlic clove minced
   Olive oil as needed
   1 tsp lemon juice
   1 loaf French bread cut 1/2″ slices
   Mix red peppers, feta cheese, onions, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil and lemon juice; set aside.
   Brush bread slices lightly with additional olive oil. Place on cookie sheet. Broil on each side until lightly toasted. Top each toast slice with about 1 tablespoon red pepper mixture.
   This recipe yields about 1 1/2 dozen.
   Great Substitute: Try Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese with Peppercorn in place of Traditional Feta Cheese.
   Yield: 1 1/2 dozen