Description
This Greek Mezze Board features creamy whipped feta enhanced with Greek yogurt and olive oil, paired with a vibrant hot honey drizzle for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Served with warm pita wedges and a variety of Mediterranean accompaniments like cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and marinated artichoke hearts, it’s an easy and elegant Mediterranean appetizer ideal for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
Hot Honey
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Accompaniments
- Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Kalamata olives
- Roasted red peppers
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or oregano)
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, blend the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until the mixture becomes smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy dip base.
- Transfer and drizzle: Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Make the hot honey: In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey combined with chili flakes and apple cider vinegar over low heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly to thicken.
- Arrange the board: Place the whipped feta bowl at the center of a large serving board. Surround it evenly with the warm pita wedges, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and marinated artichoke hearts to create an inviting Mediterranean spread.
- Finish with toppings: Drizzle the hot honey over the whipped feta for a sweet and spicy kick, then garnish with fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or oregano for added aroma and color.
- Serve immediately: Add a final extra drizzle of olive oil over the entire board if desired and serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for a richer texture in the whipped feta.
- The hot honey can be adjusted for spiciness by increasing or decreasing the chili flakes to suit your preference.
- Ensure pita bread is warmed just before serving for the best flavor and softness.
- Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or oregano can be mixed or used individually based on availability and taste.
- This appetizer is best served immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients.
