If you’re looking for a new way to celebrate peak summer heirlooms, let this be it. Ripe slices of juicy tomatoes meet a creamy feta-yogurt sauce that plays well with nearly any fruit or vegetable. For a next-level finish, smoked ground paprika is bloomed in extra-virgin olive oil, resulting in a deeply flavorful and savory warm dressing that balances the sweetness of the heirlooms. The rich feta-yogurt condiment can easily be scaled up and do double duty dip for a crudités platter.
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Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
4
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Preparation
Step 1
Mash 4 oz. feta, crumbled, in a small bowl with a fork. Add ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and mix until combined, then mix in zest of 1 lemon, 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 Tbsp. chopped mint. Season feta spread with freshly ground black pepper and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt.
Step 2
Just before serving, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a small saucepan over medium. Cook ¼ tsp. smoked paprika, swirling pan, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Let cool slightly.
Step 3
Transfer feta spread to a large shallow bowl and pile 1½ lb. mixed heirloom tomatoes, sliced, quartered, or halved, on top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and pepper. Drizzle paprika oil over; top with mint leaves.
Do ahead: Spread can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
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Reviews (22)
Back to TopWould make again! I will probably add crushed nuts to the paprika oil (hazelnut/pistachio/or almonds)for some extra crunch next time.
Anonymous
12/1/2022
Wouldn’t change a thing. Absolutely delish. Awesome with warm naan!!
Anonymous
9/20/2022
I had an eggplant to use and my tomatoes were a little soft, so I had the idea to use this recipe as a jumping off point for something different. I made the feta but roasted the tomatoes with eggplant, some garlic and olive oil until they were soft and delicious, then put that on top of the feta. It's delicious! A great way to use CSA produce.
April G
Maine
9/19/2022
I wanted to love this dish as an alternative to caprese when tomatoes are plentiful. However, I found the feta, yogurt and lemon overpowered the fabulous tomatoes I had
Anonymous
Providence, RI
8/29/2022
Love this dish! I had trouble getting the feta to blend completely into the yogurt (where there wasn't grainy texture) and ended up using my immersion blender to make it creamier. I did the recipe exactly otherwise. Maybe next time use fresh basil since we have tons of it this time of year.
MB
Virginia
8/27/2022
It's a delicious summer side dish (easily could be a light main), but will Dr. Oz complain about the price of the feta in addition to his crudités? /s
David
Boise
8/17/2022
10/10!! Love a good creamy feta spread. It was perfectly tangy and well balanced. I subbed parsley for mint (didn't have mint for a change!) and it was still incredible. So easy to put together!
Jackie B
Montreal, Canada
7/18/2022