Whipped Feta Dip
Feta is a creamy, crumbly cheese that is typically a mix of goat and sheep milk and the most popular of the cheeses originating from Greece.
Servings 8
Calories 164kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese (about 1½ cups crumbled feta)
- ½ cup full fat Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnishing
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus additional for garnish
- Pita chips, toasted pita bread or veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Add the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic and thyme to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment or a blender and blend until smooth.
- Spoon the dip into a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and additional lemon zest (optional).
- Serve with pita chips or veggies.
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Notes
For the smoothest texture, use room-temperature feta. Cold feta tends to stay crumbly, while softened feta blends into a perfectly creamy, cloud-like dip.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.3mg
