Description
A vibrant and easy-to-assemble Greek Mezze Board featuring creamy whipped feta with a sweet and spicy hot honey drizzle, served alongside warm pita, fresh vegetables, and flavorful Mediterranean accompaniments. Perfect as a shareable appetizer or light snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta
- 200 g feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Black pepper, to taste
Hot Honey Drizzle
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Mediterranean Board Components
- Warm pita bread, cut into wedges
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Kalamata olives
- Roasted red peppers
- Marinated artichoke hearts
- Fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or oregano)
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped feta: In a food processor, blend together the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the board.
- Transfer and drizzle olive oil: Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and lightly drizzle the top with olive oil to enhance richness and flavor.
- Make the hot honey: In a small saucepan, gently warm the honey with chili flakes and apple cider vinegar over low heat for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly to thicken.
- Arrange the mezze board: Place the whipped feta bowl at the center of a large serving board or platter, creating a focal point.
- Add accompaniments: Surround the whipped feta with pita wedges, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, and marinated artichoke hearts, offering a variety of textures and flavors.
- Drizzle hot honey and garnish: Pour the warm hot honey over the whipped feta and sprinkle fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or oregano on top for a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Final drizzle and serve: Add an extra drizzle of quality extra virgin olive oil over the entire board and serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest whipped feta texture.
- Adjust chili flakes in the hot honey according to your preferred heat level.
- Serve pita bread warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Substitute or add other Mediterranean veggies such as radishes or carrots for extra color.
- The hot honey can be made ahead and stored in the fridge; gently warm again before serving.
