Ingredients
Marinated Feta: fresh thyme sprigs, cubed feta, garlic cloves, halved sun-dried tomatoes, peppercorns, extra-virgin olive oil
Tart Cherry Thyme Butter: unsalted butter (room temperature), dried tart cherries, fresh thyme leaves, honey or pure maple syrup
Herb-y White Bean Dip: canned cannellini beans (rinsed, drained), olive oil, torn fresh basil leaves, fresh rosemary leaves, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, water
For serving: sliced Persian cucumbers, blanched snap peas, chopped rainbow carrots, heirloom tomato wedges, thinly sliced baguette
Instructions
- Make the marinated feta: Layer thyme sprigs, cubed feta, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and peppercorns in a jar. Pour olive oil over to submerge all ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.
- Prepare the cherry thyme butter: In a food processor, blend butter, dried tart cherries, fresh thyme, and honey until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish or refrigerate until serving.
- Make the white bean dip: In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, olive oil, basil, rosemary, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth, adding water gradually to reach desired consistency. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Assemble the platter: Arrange sliced cucumbers, blanched snap peas, carrots, and heirloom tomato wedges on a large platter. Add bowls of marinated feta, cherry thyme butter, and white bean dip. Serve with slices of baguette.
Notes
- Swap seasonal vegetables—try broccoli, cauliflower, celery, radishes, or green beans.
- Experiment with different dips such as beet hummus, curried red lentil hummus, or vegan pimento cheese.
- Replace feta with aged cheddar, brie, or add marinated olives and roasted nuts for variety.
- Include sweet elements like fresh fruit or fruit preserves for balance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
