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BEST Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped feta dip is a creamy Mediterranean appetizer that takes just 5 minutes to make. It’s a salty, garlicky, nutty, mildly sweet, sour, and spicy dip that is addicting! Serve with pita chips or crostini for sports games and parties, or as a healthy snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the whipped feta dip:
- 8 oz feta cheese (1 block)-- Choose either a brined or creamy feta, not crumbled. Drain the brined liquid!
- 4 oz cream cheese or ½ package
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove grated
- ½ lemon juiced
- salt and pepper a pinch each
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Toppings:
- extra virgin olive oil a drizzle
- honey a drizzle (to make it keto, use sugar-free honey or maple syrup)
- 3 tablespoon toasted pinenuts SEE NOTES
- Italian seasoning or dried oregano (a pinch)
- red pepper flakes a pinch
- fresh oregano and mint
- fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Blend ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine feta cheese, cream cheese (at room temperature), Greek yogurt, olive oil, grated garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until it has a creamy, smooth texture (about 3-5 minutes).
- Arrange toppings: Transfer the creamy whipped feta dip to a shallow bowl or plate and top with EVOO, honey, toasted pinenuts, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning or dried oregano, and fresh herbs like mint, oregano, and chopped parsley.
- Serve with warm pita bread, pita chips, crostini/crusty bread, and/or crudités (veggies).
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Notes
- To toast the pinenuts, heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the pinenuts, and toast them until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- How to store
- Keep leftover whipped feta in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- You may freeze it for up to 3 months.
- To thaw, simply place it in the fridge overnight. You may have to blend it again to make it creamy (without any curds).
- Can this feta dip recipe be stored after it’s been served with toppings?
- Although it is possible, there isn’t any leftover around here.
- But if you have it keep it wrapped in plastic wrap for one day in the fridge. But be aware the fresh herbs won’t be as fresh.
- Also, make sure to scrape off the drizzle of olive oil before chilling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
106mg
(3%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
417IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
218mg
(22%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 417IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.