FETA CHEESE DIP WITH GRILLED ONIONS AND PITA ENJOY DAN:

TANYA FETA CHEESE AND GREEN ONION DIP WITH LEMON AND GRILLED PITA

                                                                                                  By CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS:

12 green onions, green parts only, grilled and chopped, plus additional thinly sliced on the bias for garnish.

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grilling pitas

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, plus more for garnish

2 tablespoons fresh dill roughly chopped

2 tablespoons mint, roughly chopped

Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound feta cheese

8 pocketless pitas

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Place grilled green onions, oil, lemon juice, zest, dill, and mint in a food processor and process until smooth.

2.   Add feta and garlic and blend until smooth.

3.   Place mixture in a bowl and garnish with extra sliced green onions, and lemon zest.

4.   Heat grill to high.

5.   Brush pitas with oil and season with salt and pepper.

6.   Grill 1 minute per side or until golden brown.

7.   Remove from grill and cut each pita into eighths.

8.   Serve with the feta dip.

ENJOY DAN:                          BON-APPETITE!!