5.0 from 18 votes
Lemon Feta Dressing
A creamy feta dressing made with garlic and fresh herbs. Serve as a dip, over grilled meats, on bread or as a keto salad dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese 7 oz broken into small pieces
- 60 grams cream cheese 2 oz or ½ cup
- 30 grams fresh parsley ¼ cup
- 15 grams fresh mint ⅛ cup
- 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.
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Notes
- Break the feta into small pieces so it blends easily.
- Smash and chop the garlic to mince before adding to the blender to allow even distribution on blending.
- Taste the dip and add more salt or pepper according to your taste.
- For best results, chill the dip before serving to allow the flavours time to come together, although this is not essential.
- Serve as a dip with raw vegetables, breadsticks or pita, as a dressing over grilled vegetables, fresh tomatoes, grilled meats, stirred into soups, spread on toasted bread or in sandwiches.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
- Thaw in the fridge then allow the chilled dip to sit at room temperature for around 30 minutes so it can soften before serving.
- To make into a dressing, blend in 1-2 tablespoons of the brine that comes with the feta. This adds a more intense feta flavour to the dip but it is also quite salty so adjust the seasoning accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% 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.