Name: Grilled Veggie Platter with Whipped Feta Dip and Olive Oil Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper; 1 large yellow bell pepper; 1 zucchini sliced lengthwise; 1 medium eggplant sliced into 1/2-inch rounds; 1 red onion cut into thick rings; a handful of cherry tomatoes; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 tsp dried oregano; 200g feta cheese; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; juice of half a lemon; fresh herbs for garnish; pinch of red pepper flakes

Description

A vibrant platter of smoky grilled vegetables served with a creamy whipped feta dip and a finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, perfect for gatherings and seasonal entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large red bell pepper

1 large yellow bell pepper

1 zucchini sliced lengthwise

1 medium eggplant sliced into 1/2-inch rounds

1 red onion cut into thick rings

a handful of cherry tomatoes

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tsp dried oregano

200g feta cheese

1/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

juice of half a lemon

fresh herbs for garnish

pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Wash and pat vegetables dry then slice peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and onion evenly

2. Toss sliced vegetables and cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano in a large bowl

3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high and brush grates with oil

4. Grill vegetables in batches for 2-4 minutes per side until tender with char marks

5. Transfer grilled vegetables to a tray and let rest for one minute

6. In a food processor combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice and blend until smooth

7. Adjust seasoning and transfer whipped feta to a small bowl

8. Arrange the whipped feta bowl on a platter, surround with grilled vegetables, drizzle olive oil over all and garnish with herbs and red pepper flakes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: grilling
Cuisine: mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4-6 servings

Keywords: grilled veggie platter, whipped feta dip, olive oil drizzle, mediterranean, greek cheese dip, summer recipe, barbecue appetizer, vegetarian, healthy dip