Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread
Feta does not have to be crumbled — whipped in a blender it becomes something between cheese and mousse. The oil from the sun-dried tomatoes works here as a carrier rather than a fat: it already holds everything the tomatoes, garlic and herbs have given it. That is why it comes from the jar rather than the bottle.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Rest
- 30 min
- Total
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 190 kcal
Ingredients
Makes: about 350 g, 6 portions
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The ingredients for the servings you chose — copy them or send them to a messenger. Tick what you already have at home: only the rest goes on the list.
Method
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Step 1: Drain the feta
Lift it out of the brine and pat it dry. Extra brine makes the spread loose and too salty.
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Step 2: Whip the cheese base
Blitz the feta with cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice and two spoons of oil for 2 minutes, until airy and smooth. Take your time: the long whipping is what makes it mousse-like.
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Step 3: Slice the tomatoes
Blot them and cut into fine strips. Fold two thirds into the cheese and keep a third for the top.
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Step 4: Fold, do not blend
Stir the tomatoes in with a spatula: blended, they turn the spread uniformly pink instead of white streaked with red.
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Step 5: Let it rest
Add the oregano and pepper, cover and chill 30 minutes. Top with the rest of the tomatoes and a little oil before serving.
Tips & variations
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Tip
Feta from brine is creamier than the dry vacuum-packed kind. With dry feta, add a spoon of sour cream or the spread comes out sandy.
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Tip
No salt is needed at all: feta and tomatoes bring plenty. Taste before you reach for the salt.
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Variation
With roasted peppers instead of tomatoes it is sweeter and bright orange. With olives it is saltier, and better with wine.
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Storage
Four days in a closed jar. Let it stand 15 minutes at room temperature before serving — straight from the fridge it is too firm to spread.
Nutrition
| 1 serving | Whole dish 6 servings | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 190 kcal | 1,140 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g | 42 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 96 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g | 24 g |
Approximate values calculated from standard ingredient data.
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