My Big Fat Greek Appetizer (Feta Dip)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
My Big Fat Greek Appetizer (Feta Dip)
Description
This appetizer combines crumbled feta cheese with fresh diced cucumber, green onions, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives, dressed in olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of ground black pepper. The mixture is arranged on a plate with the olive oil forming the base, blending the ingredients together visually and in flavor.
The dish is complemented by warm pita bread, gently toasted or fresh, torn into pieces to scoop the dip. Pickled Pepperoncini add a mildly spicy, tangy contrast served alongside. The olive oil softens the feta while the vegetables and olives provide crispness and bite, balancing the creamy cheese and tangy lemon.
This appetizer suits casual gatherings, served shortly after preparation to maintain freshness and optimal texture in the feta and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 4 pita bread
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- ½ cup tomato diced, fresh
- ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
- lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 8 Pepperoncini
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Put the pita bread in the oven to warm while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
- On a large, shallow plate or platter, pour the olive oil to cover the bottom.
- Scatter over the crumbled Feta cheese, diced cucumber, green onion, tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
- Sprinkle with a little lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.
- Serve with crispy pita chips or warm pita bread torn in pieces and pickled Pepperoncini.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared about 30 minutes before serving for best freshness.
- Enjoy the appetizer promptly after making it to preserve the texture of feta and crispness of the vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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