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Socca with Whipped Feta and Tomato Salad

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| Published on November 13, 2024

Socca with Whipped Feta and Tomato Salad! HELLO. Crispy, creamy, tangy, and summery all on one plate.

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2-4

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Crispy, creamy, tangy, and summery all on one plate.

Yes, yes, and yes to all of three of these things right now:

Socca *SO CRISPY*
Whipped feta *SO CREAMY*
Tomato salad *SUMMER DON’T LEAVE*

Let’s talk about Socca first. The origin of Socca is heavily debated between France and Italy (known as Farinata there) but one thing is certain: this simple street food made with only chickpea flour, olive oil, water, and salt is the crispy rich snacker of your dreams.

And here is how you make this meal that isn’t really a meal but also is everything a meal should be: take your piping hot freshly baked socca out of the cast iron, break it into a few crispy, chewy pieces, swoop it through a tangy dollop of herby whipped feta, and top the whole thing with a spoonful of juicy, vinegary tomato and cucumber salad on top for a crunchy finish.

I cannot get enough of this meal-that-isn’t-really-a-meal which is exactly how I like to eat in the summer.

Want to add chickpeas or roasted chicken? Do it.

Want to eat straight spoonfuls of whipped feta out of the food processor? You’re not wrong.

Want to make the golden crunchy edges of that socca a part of your regular life routine? I support you.

Socca with whipped feta along with tomato salad on the plate.

This whole combo platter meal is low-key, it’s summery, and it’s currently my favorite (healthyish) thing to eat. The variations are endless. It works well for serving people because they can make it what they want – we served it for Bjork’s parents out on the deck the other night and it was a hit all around (especially the socca).

I know you think you cannot bear to turn on your oven right now but that is the only effort required of you. Also, personal opinion, but oven in the AC > grill outside. It is HOT out there.

Go forth, whip that feta, load up your socca, make it your own!

Crispy socca with feta and tomatoes.

Ingredients

for the whipped feta

thyme, basil, rosemary, or any other herbs you like (I like thyme!)

4-ounce container feta

2 ounces cream cheese, whole milk yogurt, mascarpone something thick and creamy

for the tomato salad

1/4 cup olive oil

fresh chopped herbs (optional I like parsley)

23 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 small clove garlic, grated or finely minced

1 cup cucumber slices (optional, but adds a nice crunch)

a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

12 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice

for the socca

1 1/4 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil (and extra for the pan)

1 cup chickpea flour (affiliate link)

3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. While oven is preheating, mix up your tomato salad so it has a little time to sit together and get real yummy.

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Step 2

Whisk all socca ingredients until smooth. Pour 1-2 tablespoons olive oil into a 10-inch cast iron skillet, and pop the skillet in the oven for 5 minutes to preheat. Pour half of the socca batter evenly into the pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden around the edges. (Repeat with the second half of the batter.)

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Step 3

While the socca is baking, blend the feta in a food processor or blender, or with a hand mixer, until smooth-ish. Add your cream cheese, yogurt, mascarpone, whatever you pick to help make the whole thing into a sort of fluffy, creamy sauce. Season with what you like – I love thyme, olive oil, and a little black pepper.

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Step 4

Tear off chunks of hot, crispy socca to be served / dipped / spread / topped with whipped feta and a bunch of fresh, garlicky tomato salad.

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)

411

Calories

33g

Fat

19g

Carbs

10g

Protein

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Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 4

Calories: 411

% Daily Value *

Total Fat: 33g

42.3%

Saturated Fat: 12g

60.0%

Cholesterol: 39mg

13.0%

Sodium: 908mg

39.5%

Total Carbohydrate: 19g

6.9%

Dietary Fiber: 3g

10.7%

Total Sugars: 6g

12.0%

Protein: 10g

20.0%

Vitamin C: 13mg

14.4%

Calcium: 0mg

0.0%

Iron: 1mg

5.6%

Potassium : 414mg

8.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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