It seems like ages ago, but before Christmas, I went to a Holiday Theme Pinterest Party. Being a total pinning addict, this was such a fun party! Everyone made something to share and the recipes had to come from one of your pin boards.
I asked for help from my readers about their favorite party food pins. My friend, Maddie, gave me a great recipe from one of her pin boards. She said it’s always a huge hit anytime she’s made it. It’s super easy, no cooking required and it’s transportable.
I did make a couple changes to the recipe. I used reduced fat feta cheese (you can’t taste the difference!), replaced dried herbs with fresh oregano, parsley & basil and topped the dip with fresh lemon juice.
The dip was a huge hit! It was almost like a Greek style bruschetta since we ate it with bread. It’s definitely something I’ll be making again!!
Feta Dip with Fresh Herbs & Lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1lb Reduced fat feta cheese (buy it in a block, not crumbles)
- 3 -4 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 10 Green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Oregano, chopped
- 1 tbsp Basil, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 baguette, sliced
Directions
- In a large platter, pour olive oil. (it should cover the bottom of the platter.)
- Crumble feta cheese over platter. Add tomatoes, green onions and herbs. Mix everything together.
- Taste. Add red pepper flakes, salt & pepper.
- Top dip with lemon juice.
- Serve with bread. I bought a french bread baguette from the bakery section at my local grocery store and that was perfect with this dip!
Inspired by Clover Lane
Great, simple idea—and it’s all my favorite things that I usually toss with quinoa. I bet it’s especially good with the homemade feta I can get at the market.
Homemade Feta??!! I’m jealous!
This looks so good!
Thanks!
This looks really good! and simple (which is the best part). I’m addicted to Pinterest as well
Hope to see you linking up again next week!
Thanks for linking up to Nice to Meet You {Blog Hop}
Thanks Mariely! I could spend hours on Pinterest!
My favorite flavor Combos! love this. Pinning:)
Found you at the Lady behind the curtain!
Thanks Heather! I LOVE her link party!!
Okay, this is gorgeous! I think I could eat it with a spoon.
I love Feta and can’t wait to try this, it looks divine! I’m going to feature it today too: http://www.flourmewithlove.com/2013/01/featuring-you_16.html
thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday
So pretty! This would be great to take to a party. Thanks for sharing at Pin It Thursday, I featured you here http://www.sweetbellaroos.com/2013/01/17/pin-it-thursday-18/
Eeekk!! THANKS!! You’re so sweet! Thank you, Emily!!
oh I would LOVE this!!! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. Just wanted to let you know that you will be featured at this weeks party. Can’t wait to see what you will link up this week!
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/
Thanks, Emily!