Feta Cheese with Honey

Feta Cheese with Honey is a delightful Greek snack that beautifully balances the salty richness of feta with the natural sweetness of honey. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a light appetizer or a healthy dessert.

Feta Cheese with Honey
10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
290 kcal

Ingredients

  • Feta cheese - 150 grams
  • Honey - 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
  • Fresh thyme leaves - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - a pinch
  • Walnuts - 30 grams (chopped)

Steps

  1. Begin by crumbling the feta cheese into a serving dish.
  2. Drizzle the honey evenly over the crumbled feta.
  3. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top of the feta and honey.
  4. Add a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the dish.
  5. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of black pepper for added flavor.
  6. Serve immediately with whole grain crackers or fresh fruit.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Total Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • Feta cheese provides a good source of protein and calcium.
  • Honey has antioxidant properties and may aid in digestion.

Tags

GreekHealthySnack