Description
This Whipped Feta with Lemon and Fresh Dill is a creamy, tangy, and herbaceous Mediterranean-inspired dip, perfect for serving with warm pita, veggies, or crackers. It’s easy to make in just a few minutes with simple, fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and garlic to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the chopped fresh dill and pulse a few times to incorporate without fully blending the herbs.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil, extra dill, and lemon zest if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with pita, vegetables, or crackers.
Notes
- Use high-quality feta for best flavor and creaminess.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt gives the dip a richer texture.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
