Lemon Feta Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
169 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Lemon Feta Dressing
Description
This dressing combines feta cheese broken into small pieces with cream cheese, parsley, mint, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, all blended until smooth and fluffy. The mixture balances the salty, tangy feta with fresh herbs and the bright acidity of lemon. Garlic adds pungency while olive oil lends richness and a silky mouthfeel.
The dressing works well chilled and serves multiple functions: as a dip for raw vegetables or bread, drizzled over grilled vegetables or meats, stirred into soups for creaminess, or spread on toasted bread and sandwiches. Chilling for at least 30 minutes allows flavors to meld and enhances the texture.
Additional flavor can be added by incorporating some feta brine, which intensifies the cheese flavor but also increases saltiness, so seasoning should be adjusted accordingly. The dressing stores in the refrigerator for up to three days and can be frozen for up to a month; thaw and bring to room temperature before serving.
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese 7 oz broken into small pieces
- 60 grams cream cheese 2 oz or ½ cup
- 30 grams parsley ¼ cup, fresh
- 15 grams mint ⅛ cup, fresh
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Blend together 200 grams feta cheese, 60 grams cream cheese, 30 grams fresh parsley , 15 grams fresh mint, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large clove garlic, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper, scraping down the sides till smooth and fluffy. Taste to adjust for seasoning.
- Transfer to and airtight container and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve as a dip or drizzle over fresh tomatoes, grilled meats or vegetables.
Notes
- Break feta cheese into small pieces before blending to ensure smooth texture.
- Mince garlic finely for even distribution throughout the dressing.
- Chill the dressing for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend and texture to improve.
- Use as a dip, dressing over grilled vegetables or meats, in soups, or as a spread on bread and sandwiches.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- To use frozen dressing, thaw in the fridge and let sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- For a more intense feta flavor in dressing form, blend in 1-2 tablespoons of feta brine but adjust salt accordingly due to increased saltiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 838IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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