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 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 oz feta cheese ((1 block)-- Choose either a brined or creamy feta, not crumbled. Drain the brined liquid!)
- 4 oz cream cheese (or 1/2 package)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- Salt and pepper (a pinch each)
- 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Extra virgin olive oil (a drizzle)
- Honey (a drizzle (to make it keto, use sugar-free honey or maple syrup))
- 3 Tbsp toasted pinenuts (SEE NOTES)
- Italian seasoning (or dried oregano (a pinch))
- Red pepper flakes (a pinch)
- Fresh oregano and mint
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- 1
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).
- 2
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.
- 3
Serve with warm pita bread, pita chips, crostini/crusty bread, and/or crudités (veggies).