Balsamic Strawberries & Whipped Feta Dip
Tangy feta dip with sweet & savory roasted strawberries
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh strawberries stems removed
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 8 oz block feta cheese drained
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ground white pepper to taste
Garnish
- fresh basil julienned
- extra virgin olive oil
- freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse the strawberries and gently pat dry with a towel. Cut large strawberries into quarters and small strawberries in half.1.5 lbs fresh strawberries
- In large bowl, stir together the balsamic vinegar and honey. Season with freshly cracked black pepper to taste.2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, freshly cracked black pepper
- Add cut strawberries to the bowl and gently toss to fully coat.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the strawberries in single layer and bake for 30 minutes.
- While strawberries are baking make the whipped feta. In a food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, and ground white pepper. Puree until smooth. Transfer to bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.8 oz block feta cheese, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ground white pepper
- When the strawberries are done baking, cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill.
- When ready to serve, transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Spoon the balsamic strawberries on top and garnish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, julienned basil and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve with your favorite toasted bread.fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper