How to Make a Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad

Baked tater tots served over a bed of mixed greens, topped with cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, feta cheese, and a lemon-herb dressing.

Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad. We’ve taken classic tater tots and transformed them into a refreshing and satisfying salad that will transport you to sun-drenched shores. Imagine a bed of crisp mixed greens, adorned with perfectly baked tater tots that boast a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. Tantalizing cherry tomatoes burst with juiciness, while refreshing cucumber slices add a cool crunch. A generous sprinkling of creamy feta cheese adds a tangy and salty note that perfectly complements the other ingredients. To tie it all together, we drizzle a zesty lemon-herb dressing over the salad, infusing it with a bright and herbaceous flavor. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave you feeling invigorated and satisfied. Indulge in the refreshing allure of our Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad—an enticing fusion of flavors that celebrates the Mediterranean culinary tradition in a unique and irresistible way.

Here’s a recipe for Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 1 package of frozen tater tots
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

For the Lemon-Herb Dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or dill)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the tater tots package.
2. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Bake them in the preheated oven until they are crispy and golden brown.
3. While the tater tots are baking, prepare the lemon-herb dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4. Once the tater tots are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
5. In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
6. Place the baked tater tots over the mixed greens.
7. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and crumbled feta cheese on top of the tater tots.
8. Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the salad.
9. Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients and coat them with the dressing.
10. Serve the Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Note: You can customize this salad by adding other Mediterranean-inspired ingredients such as Kalamata olives, red onions, or roasted red peppers.

Enjoy your refreshing and flavorful Mediterranean Tater Tot Salad!