Classic Mediterranean Feta Dip (Print)
Creamy Mediterranean feta blend with Greek yogurt, garlic, and herbs. An effortless appetizer ready in minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt (full-fat)
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
→ Flavorings
04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
10 - 1 tbsp crumbled feta
11 - 1 tsp chili flakes or Aleppo pepper
# Directions:
01 - Place feta cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper into a food processor.
02 - Process mixture until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed for even blending.
03 - Taste the dip and modify flavors as desired with additional lemon juice or black pepper.
04 - Spoon blended mixture into an attractive serving bowl, creating a smooth surface for garnishing.
05 - Drizzle surface with extra olive oil and sprinkle with reserved crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and chili flakes if desired.
06 - Present immediately accompanied by warm pita bread, crisp crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something you slaved over
- The kind of dip that makes guests hover around the bowl until its gone
- Keeps for days in the fridge and actually tastes better the next day
02 -
- The dip thickens as it chills, so make it slightly looser than your final desired consistency
- Room temperature ingredients blend much better than cold ones straight from the fridge
- Food processors give smoother results than blenders for this particular recipe
03 -
- Double the recipe because it disappears faster than you expect
- Reserve some crumbled feta and fresh herbs for that gorgeous garnish
- A splash of good olive oil on top keeps it from forming a skin