Best Feta Pine Nut Spread Recipes

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DIP FOR THE STARS



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A delectable layered dip for any special occasion made with feta and cream cheese, pesto, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. Vodka or gin may be substituted for the vermouth. Looks beautiful on the table, tastes heavenly on your tongue!

Provided by DANA COLE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cold Cheese Dip Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup unsalted butter
¾ pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
3 tablespoons dry vermouth
ground white pepper, to taste
½ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
¾ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the butter, feta cheese, cream cheese, garlic, shallot, vermouth, and white pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Oil a medium bowl, or gelatin mold, and line with plastic wrap for easy removal. Layer the dip into the mold as follows: Sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, pesto, cheese mixture. Repeat. Pat down into the mold, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Turn the dip out onto a serving plate, and remove plastic wrap. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.9 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 234.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

FETA PINE NUT DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Spice Islands Sweet Basil
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Mint
6 ounces feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon Spice Islands Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon Spice Islands Medium Grind Black Pepper
1 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast pine nuts in a shallow baking pan, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Cool and chop finely.
  • Combine nuts, red pepper, parsley, basil and mint in a medium bowl. Crumble feta in small pieces, add to nuts.
  • Whisk garlic, salt, pepper, and yogurt in a small bowl until well blended. Stir into the nut and feta mixture. Chill for one hour.
  • Serve with crackers.

PINE NUT & FETA CHEESE BALL RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by LRay

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
4 ounces feta, crumbled, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
Kosher salt
3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted, chopped
Crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Process cream cheese, feta, and butter in a food processor until smooth. Pulse in capers, oregano, fennel seeds, and lemon zest. Season with salt. Scrape into a small plastic wrap-lined bowl. Gather up plastic around cheese, shaping into a ball. Chill until firm, 3 to 12 hours. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in pine nuts just before serving. Serve with crackers.

FETA PINE NUT DIP



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Make and share this Feta Pine Nut Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Cheese

Time 16m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried mint
6 ounces feta cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Toast pine nuts in a shallow baking pan, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Cool and chop finely.
  • Combine nuts, red pepper, parsley, basil, and mint in a medium bowl.
  • Crumble feta in small pieces; add to nuts.
  • Whisk garlic, salt, pepper, and yogurt in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Stir into the nut and feta mixture.
  • Cover and chill for one hour.
  • Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.8, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 340, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.7

FETA PINE-NUT DIP



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Cocktail Party     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Oscars     Feta     Pine Nut     Poker/Game Night     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
6 ounces feta
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a shallow baking pan toast pine nuts, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 7 minutes, and transfer to a plate to cool. Separately chop nuts, bell pepper, and parsley and combine in a bowl.
  • Crumble feta into a food processor and pulse until it resembles coarse meal. Stir feta into nut mixture with garlic, yogurt, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve dip with pita toasts or bagel chips. Makes about 2 cups.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, FETA AND PINE NUT SALAD



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A delicious salad fancy enough to entertain with and easy enough to make for yourself for lunch. Try adding grilled chicken strips to make a meal out of it! Serve with balsamic vinaigrette. We love the combination of all these flavors!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf Italian bread, cubed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cup sun-dried tomato
2 (16 ounce) packages mixed salad greens
4 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Toss 3 cups cubed Italian bread with olive oil. Season with seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread out in a single layer in a well oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Broil until toasted, turning to brown evenly. Set croutons aside to cool.
  • Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet, place on bottom rack of the oven, and toast under broiler. This should only take a few minutes, so watch carefully to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
  • Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes, or until soft. Drain, and slice.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens with green onions. Top with croutons, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and feta.

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