Course: Dips
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese dip recipes, feta dip, whipped feta
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Ashley
This Whipped Feta Dip features salty feta cheese blitzed together with yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice and chili flakes until fluffy and smooth. Ready in 5 minutes, it's a great recipe to serve on Game Day or anytime you need a super simple appetizer.
Print Recipe
- 8 ounces feta block
- ⅔ cup Greek yogurt or Skyr full-fat is best for taste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Optional
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon freshly diced parsley for garnish
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil for finishing
For Serving
- pita chips or sliced pita bread
- vegetables celery, radishes, carrots, cucumbers, etc.
Combine feta, yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to food processor bowl fitted with the S blade.
Pulse until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
Taste test. Add more red pepper flakes or lemon juice, if desired. If you want a hint of sweetness, drizzle in some honey.
Garnish with parsley and olive oil just before serving.
Serve with bread, pita, pita chips and fresh cut vegetables.
STORAGE - Feta dip will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will thicken in the fridge, so loosen with 1-2 tablespoons yogurt, if necessary.
MAKE AHEAD - Make 1-2 days in advance. Fluff it back up in the food processor, electric mixer or by hand. Remove from the fridge 20-30 minutes before serving to take the chill off.
Nutrition information approximate, based on 8 servings, or about 4 tablespoons each.
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 346mg | Sugar: 1g