Whipped Herb Feta and Pistachio Dip
Absolutely delicious dip I found online and made for a Mediterranean feast with my mom after our return from the Dalmatian coast.
Whipped Herb Feta and Pistachio Dip
slightly modified from foodmymuse
Ingredients:
1/2 cup roasted and shelled pistachios, plus more for garnish
8 oz. feta
1 lemon (zest), divided
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup green onions (or scallions), chopped
1/2 tsp. honey
good olive oil for topping, plus some as needed for dip consistency
pita bread, for serving
Instructions:
1. In a food processor, add pistachios and process for 10 seconds.
2. Add feta, 1/2 lemon zest, cilantro, green onions, and honey. Process until smooth but stilly chunky. Add olive oil as needed for consistency.
3. To serve, place dip in a wide dish and create a well in the middle. Fill well with olive oil, and garnish with reserved lemon zest, additional pistachios, and a few cilantro leaves and green onions as desired.
4. Serve with pita bread.
Labels: cilantro, dip, extra virgin olive oil, feta, green onions, lemon, lemon zest, Mediterranean, olive oil, pistachio, scallion