The festive season is here and I\u2019ve teamed up with Origin to create a low-energy Christmas menu that’s packed with flavour! First up, a starter that will add colour to your table and get mouths watering. This whipped feta dip only uses a handful of ingredients and you can even prep it in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serves 7 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What you’ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For the feta dip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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400g feta<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1\/2 cup Greek yogurt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Zest of 1 lemon <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the balsamic tomatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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400g cherry tomatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 sprigs thyme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
To serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Olives<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lemon zest<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis whipped feta dip makes the perfect starter for your Christmas Day menu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. <\/strong>Preheat oven to 170\u00b0C. 2. <\/strong>Whip the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil and lemon zest in the food processor until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. 3. <\/strong>Place the tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle the salt and thyme over the top and bake for 20 minutes. 4.<\/strong> Spoon the whipped feta dip onto a serving dish, and once cooled, spoon tomatoes over the whipped feta. 5.<\/strong> Top with olives, lemon juice and\/or zest and serve with your choice of crackers or bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More ways to save this Christmas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Christmas is a magical time of year, but it can also put a strain on your wallet. With gifts to buy, festive meals to plan, and social expectations to meet, it\u2019s easy to feel the financial pinch. Check out our handy guide for loads of ways to save this festive season without compromising on joy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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