I feel like we all have those “go-to” appetizers that we turn to when headed to game day or a gathering – and I assure you, you’ll want to add this one to your rotation once you try it! It’s perfectly shareable, visually appealing & incredibly delicious!
I used to make this recipe with a feta cheese base, until the time I ran out of feta but had goat cheese in the fridge instead. Since then, I’ve been making it with goat cheese as the base as I find using goat cheese and then topping it with feta allows the toppings to really shine and not be overpowered by the feta! It also makes for a lovely creamy texture that perfectly spreadable for a a pita chip!
Recipe for Whipped Mediterranean Goat Cheese Dip
Ingredients:
- 300 g goat cheese (usually equivalent to one large package or two small packages)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tsp of each: garlic powder, paprika, dried oregano, seasoning salt, aleppo pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil (divided)
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp freshly chopped herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano or whatever you have on hand)
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly choosed
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp feta cheese
- For serving: aged balsamic vinegar + fresh herbs
Preparation:
- In a food processor, combine the goat cheese, dried seasonings, 1 tbsp olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until it turns into a whipped and spreadable texture.
- In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and cook the garlic and fresh herbs until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the oil garlic mixture from the heat and immediately mix in the olives and roasted peppers.
- In a shallow dish, spread out the goat cheese and then top with the warm olive mixture and top with fresh herbs and a drizzle of aged balsamic. Serve with pita chips & enjoy!
CHEZ CHANELLE 