Feta and Tomato Spread Dip
Transform your appetizer game with this vibrant Feta and Tomato Spread Dip, a Mediterranean-inspired delight bursting with bold, fresh flavors. Perfectly creamy feta cheese blends with sweet, roasted cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, creating an irresistible dip that’s ready in just 15 minutes. A touch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick, while fresh basil ties it all together with earthy, herbal notes. Serve this versatile dip with crusty bread, crackers, or veggie sticks for an easy party favorite or a satisfying snack. Quick, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant, this feta dip is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 5 units fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 pack bread or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat a small skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet, followed by the cherry tomatoes. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and begin to burst.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, the cooked tomato-garlic mixture, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the lemon juice, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with additional basil leaves or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.1 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.6 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 5381 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.3 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 82.0 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1417 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1209 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
