Mediterranean Dipping Oil with Feta Ricotta Spread
Recipe by Poesía de fogón
Ingredients
For the Mediterranean Dipping Oil
- 8 leavesBasil leaves
- 4Sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
- 10Pitted green olives
- 80 mlExtra virgin olive oil
- 4Anchovies
- 0.5Garlic clove, grated
For the Cheese Spread Base
- 150 gFeta cheese
- 2 tbspRicotta cheese
- 0.25 limeLime juice
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Prepare the herbs and vegetables
Finely chop the basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, and pitted green olives.
- 2.Combine dipping oil ingredients
In a bowl, combine the finely chopped basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives. Add the finely chopped anchovies and grated garlic. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil.
- 3.Mix the dipping oil
Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly until well combined. This Mediterranean oil is now ready to be served as a dip.
- 4.Prepare the cheese spread base
In a food processor, combine the feta cheese, ricotta cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- 5.Blend the cheese spread
Blend the cheese mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure an even consistency.
- 6.Assemble and serve
Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly at the bottom of a serving bowl. Pour the prepared Mediterranean dipping oil over the cheese base. Serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping and enjoying.
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