Whipped Feta with Strawberries

_INGREDIENTS

• Strawberries
• ½ cucumber
• Fresh mint leaves
• 2 Tbsp strawberry vinegar (see below)
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 200g block of feta cheese
• ½ cup Greek yoghurt
• 1 garlic clove
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  

• Optional: Crusty bread, to serve

_INSTRUCTIONS

1. To make the strawberry vinegar, place your strawberry tops in a clean jar. Cover with white vinegar, seal, and refrigerate for 1–2 days. Strain before using.
2. Slice the strawberries and place in a bowl. Add 2 Tbsp of strawberry vinegar and 1 Tbsp of maple syrup. Stir gently and set aside to marinate.
3. Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons or ribbons.
4. In a food processor, combine the feta, Greek yoghurt, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, a good pinch of salt, and cracked pepper.
5. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
6. Spread the whipped feta onto a plate or shallow bowl. Top with the marinated strawberries, cucumber, and fresh mint leaves.
7. Serve immediately with crusty bread for scooping.