Feta Cheese And Sun Dried Tomato Spread Recipes

VEGETARIAN SUN-DRIED TOMATO, FETA, AND WALNUT SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, walnuts, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in milk with the processor running, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a spreadable consistency is reached. Serve immediately or chill until needed.

CHICKEN, FETA CHEESE, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine chicken breasts and 1/4 cup dressing. Seal, and refrigerate for several hours.
• Preheat grill for high heat. Combine sun-dried tomatoes and hot water in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, drain, and cut tomatoes into thin slices.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Discard marinade, and place chicken on grill. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until done.
• Cut chicken into strips, and place in a medium bowl with sliced tomatoes, feta, and spinach. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup dressing. Distribute mixture between the four tortillas, and wrap. Either cut in half and enjoy cold, or place briefly back on grill until the tortilla turns warm and crispy.

FETA AND SUNDRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Place feta cubes in small shallow dish. In small bowl, mix garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir in olive oil. Pour oil mixture over cheese. Marinate 2 hours in refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
• Transfer mixture to shallow serving bowl; serve with crackers.

BAKED FETA SPREAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine feta cheese, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes (plus some of the oil), garlic, lemon juice, pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large resealable plastic bag and allow to marinate for 1 hour at room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Transfer ingredients to a small oven-proof stone dish or ramekin.
• Bake in the preheated oven until spread bubbles and is slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

FETA CHEESE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients until well blended.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Serve as a spread with assorted crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables.

ROASTED GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD

Steps:

• To roast the garlic: Cut top 1/4" off the heads, place on foil and drizzle with olive oil. Enclose in the foil and bake at 350 till soft, about 30 - 40 minutes.
• Let garlic cool a bit and squeeze the pulp out of the cut-off top into a bowl. Beat with the cheeses and oregano till smooth.
• Drain and chop the tomatoes, and add with the walnuts to mixture, stir.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, 24 hours is best to blend flavors.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO GOAT CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 teaspoons oil. In a small food processor, combine the garlic, basil and parsley. Cover and process until blended., Add the goat cheese and reserved sun-dried tomatoes and oil. Cover and process until smooth. Chill until serving.

GREEK FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Using the pulse setting, blend the mixture until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Blend in the olives by hand or with a spoon. Refrigerate until serving.

SPICY SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND FETA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, olives and sugar and bring to boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes.
• Mix in basil and both cheeses and stir until cheeses melt.
• Season to taste.
• Remove sauce from heat.
• Drain pasta.
• Add to skillet; toss to coat with sauce.
• Serve immediately.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL FETA SPREAD

Steps:

• In food processor blend: Garlic Add milk and cream cheese until smooth Add feta untl smooth Lastly add sundried tomatoes and basil Mix until loose Chill about an hour then serve Serve with pita, crackers or vegetables.