Description
Whipped Feta Dip is a creamy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dip that is perfect for entertaining. The combination of tangy feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and zesty lemon creates a deliciously smooth dip that pairs perfectly with pita chips or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Feta Dip:
- 8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or mint)
- Red pepper flakes
- Honey
- Chopped olives
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and black pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create swoops. Drizzle with a little olive oil and top with optional garnishes like fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, or a drizzle of honey for contrast.
- Serve with pita chips, warm flatbread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a thinner dip, add a splash of water or more olive oil while blending.
- This dip can be made a day ahead—store covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
