Mediterranean Greek Feta Board

This Mediterranean Greek Feta Board has a creamy, salty, sweet, spicy, and crunchy combination of flavors. We prepare this feta board with block feta, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, pistachios, fresh herbs, pita bread, crispy fried onions, and homemade hot honey. This feta board has approximately 320 calories and 15 g of net carbs. We make this appetizer in about 25 minutes. This Mediterranean Greek Feta Board is ideal for family gatherings, holidays, dinner parties, special occasions, casual evenings, appetizers, and Mediterranean-inspired meals. You can prepare the elements earlier and assemble the board before serving. You can serve this feta board with Warm Pita, Sourdough Crostini, Seed Crackers, Hummus, Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Grapes, or Mediterranean Salad.

STATS:

• Course: Appetizer, Mezze
• No. of Calories: 320 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean, Vegetarian
• Prep time: 20 minutes
• Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
• Cook time: 5 minutes
• Portion size: 1
• Cooking mode: Light heating, no-cook
• Total servings: 8
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 25 minutes

TOOLS:

• Serving board
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Saucepan
• Bowls
• Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

FETA BOARD:

• 14 oz block feta
• Two tbsp. olive oil
• Cherry tomatoes, one cup
• 1 cup cucumber
• ½ cup Kalamata olives
• ¼ cup pistachios
• 2 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 8 oz pita bread
• ½ cup onions

HOT HONEY:

• ¼ cup honey
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp lemon juice

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

FETA:

• We use block feta to provide a creamy, salty, and rich flavor to the board. As a replacement, you can use goat cheese, ricotta, or whipped feta.

OLIVES:

• Kalamata olives provide a classic Mediterranean flavor and salty taste. You could also utilize green olives or Castelvetrano olives.

PISTACHIOS:

• We use pistachios to provide a crunchy texture and nutty flavor. As an alternative, you can use almonds, walnuts, or pine nuts.

CRISPY FRIED ONIONS:

• The crunchy texture of crispy fried onions is fantastic. Toasted nuts or crispy shallots may be utilize as their replacement.

HONEY:

• Honey creates the sweet base for the hot honey topping. As a perfect choice, you might use agave syrup or maple syrup.

PITA BREAD:

• Pita provides a soft and flavorful option for serving the feta. You can use sourdough, crostini, crackers, or whole-grain bread.

HERBS:

• Fresh parsley and oregano provide freshness and Mediterranean flavor. As another option, we might utilize fresh mint or dill.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Arrange the feta in the middle of a board.
2. Put the oregano, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cucumber, pistachios, and Kalamata olives around the feta.
3. Keep the toasted sourdough or pita bread around the board.
4. Include the chili flakes, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan.
5. Carefully warm for almost two minutes without boiling.
6. Mix in the lemon juice and put it off from the flame.
7. Drizzle the olive oil on the feta.
8. Spread the hot honey on the feta.
9. Garnish the surface with crispy fried onions.
10. Sprinke fresh herbs and serve quickly.

TIPS:

• We utilize fresh block feta for a perfect texture.
• Avoid boiling the honey, as it will be extra thick.
• Include crispy fried onions just before eating.
• We utilize a neutral-temperature feta to get a creamier bite.
• You could toast the pistachios for additional crunch & flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAD & CRACKERS:

• Warm Pita
• Sourdough Crostini
• Seed Crackers
• Whole-Grain Bread

MEDITERRANEAN PAIRINGS:

• Hummus
• Grilled Vegetables
• Fresh Grapes
• Mediterranean Salad
• Roasted Red Peppers
• Fresh Mint

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the other fresh elements, remaining feta, and veggies in a closed box and refrigerate for more than two days.

FREEZER:

• We do not suggest storing this board, as the fresh veggies and feta will lose their  texture.

FAQs:

Could we decrease the spiciness?

• Yes, you can decrease or fully eliminate the chili and red pepper flakes.

May we prepare this board earlier?

• Yes, you can make the individual elements beforehand and assemble the board shortly before eating.

Will we include protein?

• Yes, you can use roasted chickpeas, grilled chicken, or shrimp.

Could we make this board without dairy?

• Yes, you can use a non-dairy feta replacement.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Proteins: 11 g

Caloric Content: 320 kcal

Net carbs: 15 g

Sodium: 620 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 10 g

Fats: 22 g

Portion Size: 1

Total carbs: 18 g