Pistachio And Feta Cheese Dip Recipe

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Newly opened Shuka in NYC brings Middle Eastern flair to its menu, including this starter, a rich and creamy pistachio and feta dip. A fine paste of pistachios, garlic and oil is brightened with fresh cilantro and dill before getting blended with feta and yogurt for the perfect tang. Just make sure you have plenty of pita on hand.

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Recipe adapted from Ayesha Nurdjaja, Shuka, New York, NY

Pistachio And Feta Cheese Dip
5 from 40 ratings
Newly opened Shuka in NYC brings Middle Eastern flair to its menu, including this starter, a rich and creamy pistachio and feta dip. Get the recipe on Tasting Table.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
0
minutes
Servings
4
cups
Total time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1⅔ cups pistachios
  • ½ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1½ cups cilantro leaves and tender stems, plus more for garnish
  • ¼ cup dill fronds, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cups (1 pound) feta cheese
  • ½ cup yogurt
Directions
  1. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios, olive oil and garlic into a fine paste.
  2. Add the cilantro and dill, and process until well incorporated into the paste. Add the feta and yogurt, and process until smooth.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with cilantro and dill. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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