Grilled Baby Bell Pepper Appetizer with Minty Feta Dipping Sauce

A combination of sweet baby bell peppers marinated in garden herbs, grilled, and served with a minty feta dipping sauce for a quick and easy summer appetizer recipe!

Ingredients

Servings: 6+

For the Bell Peppers:

  • BUBBL’R Lemon Lime Twist’r, for serving
  • 1 lb. Baby Bell Peppers
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Herbs, chopped, such as dill, basil, and mint
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt

For the Minty Feta Dipping Sauce:

  • 8 oz. block Feta Cheese
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • ¼ cup Fresh Dill
  • ¼ cup Fresh Mint Leaves
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together all the bell pepper ingredients. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to 450F.
  3. Place the bell peppers on the grilling racks to cook 4-5 minutes on each side, until lightly charcoaled.
  4. Slice the feta block in half. With the first feta half, slice it into tiny bite-size pieces. Toss the feta bites in the remaining marinade. Set aside.
  5. With the second feta half, add it to a food processor or blender with the remaining dipping sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth. Adjust texture by adding a little water to thin out or season with salt and black pepper to taste. Transfer to a small sauce dish.
  6. Place the grilled baby bell peppers on a serving platter, then top with the feta bites, and drizzle with any remaining marinade on top.
  7. Serve with the Minty Feta Dipping Sauce and BUBBL’R Lemon Lime Twist’r for a complimentary refreshment!