Description
This whipped feta and herb dip is creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh flavour. Made with feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and herbs, it’s the perfect easy appetizer for spring and summer entertaining.
Ingredients
- 200g feta cheese (preferably block-style in brine, for best flavour)
- 100g cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional, but adds brightness)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint or basil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives or green onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins for variation:
- A pinch of chili flakes
- A swirl of honey for sweet contrast
- Roasted pine nuts or pistachios on top for texture
Instructions
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Blend the base: In a food processor or blender, combine feta, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until very smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This may take 1–2 minutes.
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Add herbs: Stir in the fresh herbs by hand so the dip has flecks of green throughout (or pulse once or twice if you want it fully blended).
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Season: Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed. (Feta is salty, so you may not need much extra salt.)
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Chill and serve: Chill for 30 minutes if you have time, it helps the flavours meld. Serve in a shallow bowl topped with a drizzle of olive oil, more herbs, and optional toppings like chili flakes, lemon zest, or chopped nuts.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
With warm pita, sourdough, or seeded crackers
Alongside crudités (especially radish, cucumber, snap peas, carrots)
Dolloped on roasted potatoes, grilled lamb, or grain bowls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer