Mediterranean Feta Dip

Ingredients

10 ounces feta cheese, crumbled, fat free

3 ounces cream cheese, softened 

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp maple syrup

1 Persian cucumber (about 1/2 cup)

1 chopped jalapeno

3/4 cup sun-dried tomato bits

10 fresh basil leaves, torn

11/2 tbsp chopped chives

Direction

Place the feta, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil and the syrup in a large mixing bowl. With the back of a spoon, press until the cheeses are softened and well-combined.

Add the remaining ingredients, 2 tablespoons olive oil and gently combine.

Transfer the feta cheese dip into a serving bowl. Serve with your favorite bread or pita chips.

This chunky Mediterranean feta dip is an impressive, last-minute appetizer that comes together in about 5minutes! It all starts with a block of creamy feta in the brine (not the pre-crumbled stuff!), with some chopped cucumbers, jalapeno for heat, fresh herbs, and bits of sun-dried tomatoes. If you need to work in advance, chop everything up and put the ingredients in a large bowl but do not mix them. Cover the bowl and store in the fridge for up to 1 night. When you’re ready to serve, just add the olive oil and honey and mix everything up.