Description
A creamy and tangy whipped feta dip topped with warm, jammy roasted strawberries and fresh herbs. Perfect as an appetizer or spread, this dish is easy to make and impossible to forget.
Ingredients
- Feta Cheese: 8 ounces
- Greek Yogurt: 3 tablespoons
- Honey: 2 teaspoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Strawberries: 1 cup, halved
- Balsamic Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Fresh Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Lemon Zest: ½ teaspoon
- Cracked Black Pepper: To taste
- Crusty Bread or Pita: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, honey, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Place halved strawberries on the lined baking sheet. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss gently.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the whipped feta on a serving plate in a swoosh shape, creating dips for the strawberry juices.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast the strawberries for 15 minutes until soft and juicy.
- Finishing Touches: Top the whipped feta with roasted strawberries. Sprinkle with lemon zest, fresh thyme, and cracked black pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with crusty bread or pita.
Notes
- Use block feta for the creamiest texture.
- Let whipped feta sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Add crushed pistachios on top for crunch and visual appeal.
- Leftovers can be used as a sandwich spread or mixed into grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending and Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg