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Creamy feta with beet salad

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Creamy feta with beet salad is a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dish that pairs tangy whipped feta with spiced beet salad, finished with optional pistachios and za’atar. Served with flatbread, it’s a flavorful and elegant appetizer or starter with Middle Eastern flair.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

200 g feta cheese

100 g Greek or sheep’s milk yogurt

2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for salad)

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Cracked black pepper, to taste

Salt, to taste

34 medium raw beets

1 spring onion, chopped

2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon sumac

1/4 teaspoon chili flakes

Crushed pistachios (optional, for garnish)

Za’atar (optional, for garnish)

Lebanese flatbread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F). Wash and wrap beets in foil. Roast for 1–1.5 hours until tender. Cool and peel.
  2. In a food processor, combine feta, yogurt, olive oil, and honey. Blend until smooth. Season with oregano, pepper, and salt if needed.
  3. Dice cooled beets. Combine in a bowl with spring onion, parsley, olive oil, pomegranate molasses, cumin, sumac, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread whipped feta on a serving dish. Top with beet salad. Garnish with pistachios and za’atar if desired.
  5. Serve with Lebanese flatbread.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked beets for a quicker version.
  • Swap feta and yogurt with plant-based alternatives for a dairy-free option.
  • Serve as a dip, on toast, or with crostini.
  • Add chickpeas or lentils for extra protein.
  • Store components separately and assemble before serving.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg