If you’re looking for addicting, well, you’ve got it here. This feta salsa will blow your mind and, after one small bite, will become your go-to recipe for any gatherings from here on in. Not only is this recipe completely scrumptious, it is easy to make and extremely versatile. Add it to toasted bread for a quick and healthy lunch, throw in some pasta for a light dinner, or even grab a spoon and eat it straight from the bowl.
This salsa can be added to a salad for a little extra splash of flavor or used to liven up a piece of grilled chicken or fish. No matter how you choose to eat this salsa, you’re bound to enjoy every last yummy bite. Thankfully, it’s a quick and easy recipe, so you can keep coming back for more.
What You’ll Need
8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
1/2 cup seeded fresh tomatoes (chopped)
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives (chopped)
2 medium scallions (sliced thinly)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves (coarsely chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh dill (coarsely chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
Mix It Up
Put the 8 ounces of feta cheese in a bowl. Chop the 1/4 cup of pitted olives, 1/2 cup of tomatoes, 2 tablespoons basil, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill and place in a separate, medium bowl. Thinly slice the 2 medium scallions and place in the medium bowl with the dill, basil, olives, and tomatoes. Toss the chopped ingredients gently to combine. Add in the feta cheese and mix again.
Give It A Toss
Dribble the 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar into the assorted mixture. Add a few lavish grinds of the black pepper over the top of the mixture. Lightly toss the mixture again to disperse the new ingredients.
Serve It How You Want It
The great thing about this easy recipe is the ability to serve it how you want it. You can serve it with pita chips, crostini, or light crackers for a dipping snack or appetizer. When lumped on a piece of toasted bread, it makes for a delicious and simple lunch. Adding cooked grains to the mixture, such as orzo, rice, farro, or couscous, creates an effortless, light dinner. For a touch of elegance, pile this feta salsa atop grilled chicken or a slice of fish.
Regardless of how you serve this feta salsa, you’ll find it gives a touch of class to any meal or event. Whether a birthday party, bridal or baby shower, reception, or retirement party, the feta salsa gives an air of sophistication and fine dining while being easy enough to throw together on your way out the door just before the event.
One of the best features of this meal is its storability. Leftovers (should you actually have any) can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
