Best Feta Cheese And Green Onion Dip With Olive Oil And Lemon With Grilled Pita Recipes

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LEMONY WHIPPED FETA WITH CHARRED SCALLIONS



Lemony Whipped Feta With Charred Scallions image

A spin in the food processor and a little olive oil and cream cheese take feta from crumbly and coarse to airy and spreadable. Whipped feta is wonderful on its own, but for a smoky sweetness that makes it special, flavor the dip with scallions that have been blackened in the oven. Serve with pita chips or buttery crackers, and if you're an overachiever, top the dip with charred cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of honey.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     snack, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield About 6 to 8 servings (About 2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lemons, plus more to taste
1 bunch scallions, trimmed and halved crosswise
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
10 ounces feta cheese, broken into large pieces (about 2 1/2 to 3 cups)
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, or heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

  • Heat the broiler and line a sheet pan with foil. Juice 1 whole lemon to get 3 tablespoons juice and set aside. Cut the remaining 1/2 lemon into 3 to 4 thin slices.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the lemon slices, scallions and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place on sheet pan and broil until blackened, tossing occasionally, 7 to 9 minutes for the scallions and about another 5 minutes for the lemon slices. Transfer to a cutting board to cool slightly.
  • In a food processor, add the feta, cream cheese, remaining 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, reserved lemon juice, black pepper, cayenne and hot water. Purée until very smooth, then add almost all of the scallions (save 1 or 2 pieces and chop roughly for a garnish). Pulse to combine, leaving some chunky scallion pieces. Taste for lemon, adjusting as needed.
  • Transfer to a bowl, then garnish with charred lemon slices, the reserved scallion, black pepper and a pinch of cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 527 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

FETA CHEESE AND GREEN ONION DIP WITH OLIVE OIL & LEMON



FETA CHEESE AND GREEN ONION DIP WITH OLIVE OIL & LEMON image

Categories     Appetizer

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 green onions, green part only, grilled and chopped, plus additional thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for grilling pitas
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped lemon zest
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 pound feta cheese, crumbled
8 pocketless pitas

Steps:

  • Place grilled green onions, oil, lemon juice, and zest in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the feta and garlic and process until combined and smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and garnish with the additional sliced green onions. Heat grill to high. Brush the pitas with the remaining oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for 1 minute per side or until lightly golden brown. Remove from the grill and cut each pita into eighths. Serve with the feta dip.

MARINATED OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE



Marinated Olives and Feta Cheese image

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Olive     Marinate     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Feta     Lemon     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives
1 cup cracked green olives
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
10 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
Pita bread, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Mix all olives, 3/4 cup oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, parsley, lemon peel, 1/2 teaspoon oregano and red pepper in resealable plastic bag. Chill overnight. Place feta on platter. Drizzle with 1/4 cup oil and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon oregano and black pepper. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place olives and marinade in bowl. Serve olives and feta with pita bread.

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