Feta Whipped With Basil, Lemon, And Pepper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups about 12 ounces crumbled feta, preferably Greek
3 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon cracked black peppercorns
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest, cut into very thin strips (julienne)

Preparation

Pulse together the feta, basil, and peppercorns in a food processor until combined. Add the olive oil and lemon juice, alternating between each and pulsing after each addition, until the mixture is dense but spreads easily. Remove to a serving plate, garnish with lemon zest, and serve.