Whipped Feta Dip with Herbs and Olive Oil
A luxuriously creamy whipped feta dip infused with garlic, fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil, topped with smoked paprika – a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (for topping)
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine feta, Greek yogurt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and fold in chopped herbs.
- Drizzle with extra olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika.
- Serve with warm toasted baguette slices or pita chips.
Notes
- You can substitute dill with mint for a different herbal flavor.
- This dip also works well with raw veggie sticks or crackers.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days; stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: whipped feta, feta dip, Mediterranean dip, appetizer, vegetarian dip