Description
Savory tartlet shells filled with creamy whipped feta, topped with marinated green olives, lemon zest, and fresh parsley – a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2–3 tablespoons ice water
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Fresh parsley leaves and lemon zest strips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, almond flour, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Press dough evenly into mini muffin tins to form tartlet shells. Prick bottoms with a fork.
- Bake tartlets for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a blender or food processor, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon whipped feta into cooled tartlet shells.
- In a bowl, mix green olives with parsley, lemon juice, and oregano.
- Top each tartlet with marinated olives and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the tartlet shells in advance and store them in an airtight container.
- Substitute green olives with kalamata or mixed olives for a different flavor profile.
- Serve with a drizzle of honey for a sweet-savory twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
