Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this delightful 20-Minute Greek Bruschetta topped with creamy Whipped Feta. A perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Crostini
- 1 baguette, sliced
- Olive oil, drizzle
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz. block of feta*
- 5.3 oz Greek yogurt, 1 container
- 1–2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon whole milk, as needed
Bruschetta Topping
- 1 1/2 cups English cucumber, small diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
- Feta crumbles, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Crostini: Preheat oven to 375F. Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Whipped Feta: In a food processor, blend feta, Greek yogurt, garlic, and lemon zest until smooth. Add milk if desired.
- Bruschetta Topping: Combine cucumber, tomatoes, onion, garlic, herbs, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Spread whipped feta on crostini, top with veggie mixture, and garnish with feta crumbles. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make a Dip! Place the whipped feta in a shallow bowl, top with the veggie mixture, and serve with crostini or grilled baguette slices for dipping.
- Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
