Whipped Feta Dip
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Whipped Feta Dip
Description
The Whipped Feta Dip combines crumbly feta cheese with whole milk Greek yogurt, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and garlic processed together until smooth. This results in a creamy, slightly tangy spread with a balanced richness from the yogurt and olive oil. Garlic adds a subtle pungency, while lemon juice brightens the flavor.
The texture is airy yet dense enough to hold its form, making it easy to spread or scoop. Garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes, and chopped fresh parsley, the dip gains a mild heat and herbal freshness.
Serve this dip alongside warm pita bread, crusty baguette slices, or raw fresh vegetables for dipping. It functions well as an appetizer or part of a mezze platter, offering a flavorful complement to Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese crumbled
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt whole milk
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 garlic clove
- Aleppo pepper for garnish, or red pepper flakes
- parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh
- pita bread for serving
- baguette
- fresh vegetables
Instructions
- In a food processor, place the feta, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until creamy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and top with a drizzle of olive oil, pinches of Aleppo pepper, and chopped parsley. Serve as a dip with pita bread, baguette, or fresh veggies. Find additional serving suggestions in the blog post above.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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