GREEK APPETIZER SPREAD
By Charlotteg
Ingredients
- Greek Dressing:
- 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1/2 C. Miracle Whip
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 c chopped and seeded roma tomatoes --- roma’s are best, they do not add as much juice
- 1 c chopped and seeded cucumbers
- 1/4 c chopped black olives
- 1/4 c chopped red onion
- 1/2 of a chopped red pepper
- 1 c Athenos Crumbled Feta Cheese with Garlic and Herb or Mediterrean Style
- 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp water
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Dash of pepper
- Mix all together
Details
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare vegetables and marinate in Greek Dressing several hours or overnight. Note: You can prepare this using just the veggies without marinating, but the marinating adds a lot of flavor.
Mix Cream Cheese, Miracle Whip and garlic powder until well blended. Spread in 8 x 8 pan
Top with veggie mixture (Drain off any excess liquid before adding)
Top with Feta Cheese
Serve with Naked Baked Pita Chips or other type of crackers.
PESTO VERSION:
Substitute: ¼ c. Pesto, ¼ c. chopped marinated artichokes, 1 c. chopped roasted red peppers for veggie mixture. DO NOT marinate in greek dressing.
Substitute 1 C. Shredded Italian Style Five Cheese Blend for Feta Cheese.
Omit Garlic Powder from Base Mixture.
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