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.

Pistachio Grape Cheese appetizers

So easy and soooo delicious. Don't make these too far ahead of time because the pistachios will get soft and lose their crunch. Had these at the Truman Library members night and decided to try and recreate this recipe. I think they used goat cheese but the recipe I found used Boursin. I want to try it both ways eventually!

Pistachio Grape Cheese appetizers 

from Delightful E Made

makes 20-30 balls

Ingredients:

1 package Boursin (5.2 oz) or another spreadable cheese

6 oz. shelled pistachio, roasted and salted

30 large, seedless grapes

Instructions:

1. Chop up the pistachios on a large cutting board.

2. Rinse and dry grapes.

3. Take a little bit of cheese and just cover the grape. Roll between your palms and then roll in the chopped pistachios to cover. Set on the side and repeat until all the cheese is used up.