Pesto Whipped Feta
User Reviews
5
Pesto Whipped Feta
Description
Pesto Whipped Feta blends crumbled feta cheese with plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced fresh garlic, and either homemade or store-bought pesto. The ingredients are combined in a food processor or by hand to create a creamy, spreadable dip with a balance of salty, tangy feta and fresh herbal notes from the pesto. Olive oil adds smoothness while garlic contributes pungency.
This dip may be served immediately with assorted dippers such as cucumber, celery, carrot, bell peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, pita bread, baguette slices, or crackers. It can also be thinned with extra olive oil or yogurt to adjust texture and flavor intensity. The recipe yields about 1½ cups, suitable for multiple servings.
Using full-fat yogurt and feta enhances creaminess and flavor. Fresh crumbling of feta gives a smoother consistency compared to pre-crumbled versions. The dip holds well refrigerated and benefits from resting to meld flavors before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 oz feta cheese block form
- ¼ cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 TBSP olive oil plus extra for drizzling, quality
- 2 TBSP pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 clove garlic minced, fresh
DELISH DIPPERS – CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
- cucumber
- celery
- carrot
- bell pepper or sweet mini peppers
- broccoli or cauliflower
- pita bread or pita chips
- baguette my fav!, fresh, sliced
- crackers assorted
Instructions
FOOD PROCESSOR + BLENDER METHOD
- Crumble an 8 oz block of feta into a food processor or blender. Mince 1 clove of garlic and add to feta. Pulse a few times to finely chop.
- Add ¼ cup Greek yogurt and 1 TBSP olive oil and blend until smooth and creamy.
- If you would like to thin the dip further, an extra TBSP of olive oil or yogurt may be added. Taste test and feel free to add any additional pesto desired.
FORK METHOD
- Peel, smash, and mince one clove of garlic.
- Finely crumble the block of feta into a bowl (freshly crumbled feta is much creamier than pre-crumbled feta) then add remaining ingredients, including garlic.
- Use a fork to mash the ingredients together into a rustic-style feta spread.
- If you would like to thin the dip further, an extra TBSP of olive oil or yogurt may be added. Taste test and feel free to add any additional pesto desired.
READY TO EAT?
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with all your favorite dippers!
- For an optional garnish, top whipped feta with a drizzle of olive oil and some extra pesto. Enjoy!
- Leftover dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Choose full-fat Greek yogurt and feta for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- The recipe yields about 1½ cups, enough for 8 servings at 3 tablespoons each.
- Adjust dip thickness by adding extra olive oil or yogurt to taste.
- Use fresh crumbled feta rather than pre-crumbled for a smoother consistency.
- Serve with a variety of raw vegetables and breads to complement the creamy dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
