Don't let the cool as a cucumber green color and the sprig of mint fool you - this feta cheese spread will wake up your taste buds.
Whip up your feta cheese into a smooth, creamy pre-game appetizer with a kick. This is a spicy dip meant to be eaten with something plain, like pita bread cut into wedges, pita chips, or sliced cucumber spears to cool it down. That's right - this is RED hot Greek style done my way! If you are looking for something more exciting than chips and dip, this takes just minutes to make.
Fresh mint
Ingredients:
4 oz. Greek feta cheese
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil or grape seed oil (whichever you prefer)
1 large garlic clove (or 2 tiny ones), minced
1/4 cup fresh mint, minced (or 1 Tbsp dried mint), plus a few fresh sprigs for garnish
1 tsp. dried oregano
juice of 1/2 a lemon
1 1/2 tsp. dried peperoncini or 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
I had dried peperoncini on hand, but if I did not, I would use red pepper flakes for an equally powerful seasoning substitute.
Instructions:
1. Mince the garlic and mint.
2. Juice 1/2 a lemon.
3. Get out your food processor with the cutting blade.
4. Put all ingredients in the food processor.
It doesn't have to look pretty in the processor. Let the magic of the machine do the work for you!
5. Pulse for about a minute to break up the feta cheese and start the blending process. Scrape down the cheese mixture towards the blades.
The ingredients will be basically combined after you pulse them together for the first minute. However, there will still be some small chunks of cheese.
6. Run the food processor in the on position for about 1 minute more.
The second blending in the food processor will ensure that your feta cheese spread is smooth.
That's it! Scoop it into a serving dish and enjoy!
Special Notes:
You can easily double this recipe for a party-size platter.
If the seasonings or garlic are too pungent for you, feel free to adjust them accordingly. Feta cheese is a strong cheese, so I like to lay on the flavor to make a difference I can taste.
You can store this spread in a container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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