Description
A luxurious and creamy dip made with whipped feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and a touch of honey, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (226 g) feta cheese (block feta is best for blending)
- 2/3 cup Greek yogurt (about 150–160 g), plain
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust for heat)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh parsley, finely diced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the feta by draining it well, rinsing briefly if desired, and breaking it into chunks.
- In a food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more honey, lemon, or red pepper flakes as desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil drizzle and parsley.
- Serve with pita chips, vegetables, or baguette slices.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the texture silky. Adjust flavor with lemon and honey to suit your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7.8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg