Ingredients

• 3 plum tomatoes (ripe)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 cups feta cheese
• 1 tablespoon basil (fresh chopped, for garnish)

Directions

1. Dice the tomatoes and mince the garlic. Mix all the ingredients through the dried basil in a bowl together.
2. Add the feta cheese and microwave for one minute. If you’re making a huge batch, you can bake it in the oven so the cheese browns a bit which would be delicious. But if you want to stick with the five-minute version, one minute in the microwave is just enough for the cheese to begin to melt and the flavors to meld together.
3. Top with fresh basil and more freshly-ground black pepper for garnish. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or crackers.
4. NOTE: The dip is delicious served hot, warm or cold. It’s the perfect dip to put out at a party because it can be enjoyed at room temperature.