Elegant Feta Bites with Blackberries & Olives – 15-Minute...

Ingredients

• • 8 ⅞ oz crumbled feta cheese
• • 1 ⅞ cup fresh blackberries
• • ⅞ cup pitted green olives
• • ⅞ cup extra virgin olive oil
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp honey
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• • 1 ⅞ tsp lemon zest
• • ⅞ tsp salt
• • ⅞ tsp black pepper
• • ⅞ tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1. 1

   Using a cheese cutter, divide the feta block into 12 equal cubes (about 1 inch each). Place on two marble plates for a clean presentation.

2. 2

   Toss blackberries with 1 tbsp honey and 1 tsp thyme. Arrange half the feta cubes on one plate, then top with blackberry mixture and a drizzle of olive oil.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix olives with 1 tbsp olive oil, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Set aside for 5 minutes to infuse.

4. 4

   Place remaining feta cubes on the second plate. Spoon the spiced olives over the feta and garnish with additional thyme.

5. 5

   Serve both plates chilled on a marble tray. Add edible flowers for a festive touch.