Whipped Feta Board

Whipped Feta Board with Carrot "Smoked Salmon"
​Recipe Difficulty : Easy

Whipped Feta Board
​Recipe Categories:
Vegan Cheese
Whipped Feta
Vegan Feta   
Holiday
Christmas
Brunch
Appetizer
Vegan Smoked Salmon

What is whipped Feta?
Whipped Feta is creamy, spreadable and delicious way to enjoy vegan feta cheese. I make mine in a food processor, blending the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. 
You can use it as I do in this recipe, or in wraps, sandwiches or get creative and use as a base for another dip adding whatever you'd like! The variety of feta I use has a good amount of acidity, other brands I use don't necessarily have the same level of brightness, so if you were trying to use something else, I would just make sure to give it a taste, and if it needs an extra squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar, you can add it in. 

Whipped Feta Board Trend

This whipped feta board is a spin on one of the most popular trends happening right now that I have noticed. If you haven't heard of a "butter board", you might be a bit late to the game but that's ok. It's not a complicated thing at all, butter is spread onto a board, and topped with anything you'd like. Often fruit, nuts, spices, herbs etc. Honestly I'm not a huge butter fan. I use vegan butter occasionally when it makes sense, in baking or for a treat spread onto a biscuit or something. I definitely am not interested in eating gobs of it on bread or crackers. Kinda gross to my mind, but that is just me! But a Whipped Feta Board using one of my favourite vegan cheese? That is right up my ally. It is definitely healthier too if you are using a feta alternative like Fresh Start Fauxmage which is almond based. I'm all about using whole foods and natural ingredients as much as possible. I don't think you have to sacrifice taste to nourish your body and enjoy food over the holidays or any time of year. 

Recipe Notes about my Whipped Feta Board
I had a lot of fun creating this recipe for my friends over at Fresh Start Fauxmage, in collaboration with Save da Sea Plant Based Smoked Salmon! If you have been following me for awhile you know I love Fauxmage. Using this plant based smoked salmon product was a first for me. I really enjoy it, love it in this recipe and am looking forward to working with it in the future. They've done a great job creating a product reminiscent of smoked salmon, but made from carrot. 

This whipped feta and plant based smoked salmon board is perfect holiday fare to share with your family and friends. Serve it up on your brunch table or with evening munchies and drinks. The greek style feta is whipped with a bit of cream cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, & cracked pepper, then spread onto a serving board and topped with fresh dill, thinly sliced red onion, carrot smoked salmon, & capers. Serve with your favourite bagels, toasted with olive oil and cut into bite sized pieces. 
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Plant Based Product Features
Greek Style Fauxmage Feta 
Save Da Sea Plant Based Smoked Salmon

Recipe: Whipped Feta Board with Carrot "Smoked Salmon"

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Serves : 2 as a main event with perhaps a salad, 4 - 6 if having other nibbles. 
Yield: 16 “bites” 

Ingredients:

• 1 x 180 g container Greek Style Fauxmage
• ¼ cup plant based cream cheese
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
• A pinch of ground black pepper
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 of your favourite bagels
• ¼ of a red onion, thinly sliced
• A small handful of dill sprigs
• 1-2 tbsp capers
• 1 x package Save Da Sea plant based “Smoked Salmon”

Method: Whipped Feta Board

1. In a food processor, combine greek style feta fauxmage, vegan cream cheese, 3 tbsp olive oil, black pepper, & lemon zest. Pulse, scraping down sides until smooth and creamy. 
2. If not using straight away, transfer to a container and refrigerate until ready to use. 
3. When ready to serve, spread the whipped feta mixture about ½ inch thick onto a serving board (or two small serving boards if necessary).
4. Scatter over top sliced red onions, “smoked salmon”, capers and fresh dill springs. 
5. Sprinkle with more cracked pepper if desired. 
6. Serve with olive oil toasted bagel pieces. 

Method: Bagels 

1. Preheat your oven to 425 F
2. Slice each bagel in half, then cut each half into 4 pieces. You will have a total of 16 pieces. 
3. Drizzle the cut side of bagel pieces with a bit of olive oil, place cut side down on a baking sheet, and pop into the oven until the side against the pan is toasty and golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve with whipped feta “smoked salmon” board.