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High Protein Feta & Tomato Dip
Prepared with cottage cheese for extra protein, this whipped feta dip is topped with seared cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. It’s served with toasted Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s easy to make.
Preparation
10 min
Total
20 min
2
servings
Ingredients
Feta Dip:
- 4 slices Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough, toasted and halved
- 1/3 cup (175 mL) cottage cheese
- 1/3 cup (175 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil
Burst Cherry Tomatoes:
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chopped basil, for garnishing
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh chopped parsley, for garnishing
Directions
Feta Dip:
- In a food processor or blender, mix cottage cheese, feta, olive oil, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt and pepper until smooth, whipped and creamy. Spoon into a shallow serving dish.
Burst Cherry Tomatoes:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add cherry tomatoes, thyme, garlic and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 8 minutes or until cherry tomatoes start to soften and split. Add balsamic vinegar and toss to combine.
- Spoon tomato mixture over feta dip. Garnish with basil and parsley. Serve with toasted Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough.
Tip: Alternatively, spread dip on toasted Villaggio® Rustico™ Sourdough, then top with burst tomatoes for a tasty appetizer.
