Feta Meze

Feta Meze is a delightful Greek snack that combines creamy feta cheese with vibrant herbs and spices, served with fresh vegetables for a refreshing experience. It's perfect for sharing and captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in every bite.

Feta Meze
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Greek
290 kcal

Ingredients

  • Feta cheese - 150 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh oregano - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Fresh parsley - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Fresh mint - 1 teaspoon, chopped
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 1 small, sliced
  • Bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
  • Olives (Kalamata or green) - 50 grams

Steps

  1. In a small bowl, crumble the feta cheese and add olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and chopped herbs (oregano, parsley, and mint). Mix gently to combine.
  2. Arrange the sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and halved cherry tomatoes on a serving platter.
  3. Spoon the feta mixture over the arranged vegetables.
  4. Scatter olives around the platter for added flavor and garnish.
  5. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.
  • High in protein from feta cheese, supporting muscle repair and growth.

Tags

GreekGluten-FreeSnack