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A bowl of whipped feta dip topped with oil and lemon zest on a platter of raw vegetables.
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Whipped Feta Dip

This rich and creamy feta dip requires only 10 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients. Serve it with raw veggies and crackers, or use it as a salad dressing, sauce, or spread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 134

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces feta cheese, broken into chunks, rinsed well if in brine
  • ¾ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt, or any of the varations
  • zest of 1 lemon, (about 1 teaspoon), plus more for serving
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Toss the 8 ounces feta cheese, ¾ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt, zest of 1 lemon, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt into a food processor.
    Feta, lemon, and spices combined in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Flip the switch and drizzle in the 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil through the feed tube.
    A person adding oil to a feta mixture in a food processor.
  • Continue whizzing the mixture until the dip is kinda smooth, about 1 minute. Turn off the food processor, scrape down the sides, and blend until lusciously creamy, about 30 seconds more.
    Feta and yogurt whipped together in a food processor.
  • Scrape the dip into a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Keep chilled until you're ready to serve.
    A bowl of whipped feta dip topped with oil and lemon zest on a platter of raw vegetables.

Notes

  1. Choosing the right serving bowl--Use a wide bowl for plating your dip so that the toppings aren't too concentrated in one place.
  2. Storage--Keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving.
  3. Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 404mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g