Description
A vibrant and creamy appetizer featuring whipped feta, sweet-tangy marinated beets, and a crunchy pistachio topping. Perfect for entertaining or a light starter.
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 medium cooked beets, diced
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt if needed.
- In a small bowl, toss diced beets with balsamic vinegar, honey, and a pinch of salt. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped pistachios for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Spread the whipped feta onto a serving plate or bowl. Top with marinated beets, sprinkle with toasted pistachios and fresh dill. Serve with crackers or crusty bread.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean