Whipped Feta Cheese with Arils and Pistachios
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Whipped Feta Cheese topped with pomegranate arils and pistachios is a rich, flavorful spread that's ready in 5 minutes with little prep. It's an easy appetizer for game day, girls' nights and holidays!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block Feta cheese room temperature and drained
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
- kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup pomegranate arils
- ⅓ cup chopped lightly salted pistachios
- fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Crumble the block of feta cheese into a large mixing bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, honey and minced garlic. While beating on medium speed, gradually add the olive oil. Beat until completely smooth and well combined. Add salt to taste.
- Spread cheese mixture onto a serving plate and top with cracked fresh pepper. Drizzle with a bit of additional olive oil. Top with pomegranate arils, chopped pistachios, and chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve with crackers, bread, bagels and pita chips, and fresh veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.4mg