Middle Eastern Feta Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces feta cheese
1/4 walnuts, toasted and finely ground
2 garlic cloves, mashed
2 tablespoons red pepper paste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf

Preparation

Place feta cheese on a plate and mash very well with a fork.
Add all other ingrdients and mix very well.
Place bay leaf into center of dip.
Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
When ready to serve, stir; REMOVE the bay leave and stir more.
Serve.