Creamy Whipped Feta Dip With Lemon and Olive Oil
A creamy dip made with simple ingredients like salty feta and fresh bright lemon that’s great with veggies, pita, or crackers.
One of our favorite weekend outings on sunny summer weekends is heading out to a winery with friends where the kids can run around and play and the adults can sit and relax for the afternoon. We all usually bring some light fare, like appetizers, fruits, cheese, and veggies and it makes for a perfect relaxing afternoon. When we go I love to bring a delicious dip or spread to share and Creamy Whipped Feta Dip With Lemon and Olive Oil fits the bill! This delicious dip is creamy and bright and a refreshing appetizer for the summer months.
What Ingredients Will You Need?
- Olive oil, divided
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Cream cheese
- Block of feta cheese
- Fresh lemon: zested and juiced
- Whatever you want for garnish. Some of my favorites include: fresh parsley, lemon zest, a little more olive oil, fresh dill, fresh basil, chili flakes, Aleppo pepper, cracked black pepper, a drizzle of honey
How to Make Whipped Feta:
This recipe is so simple and fast to whip up (no pun intended!) that you may find yourself making it all the time this summer! Just place the cream cheese, feta, and yogurt into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine and then add in the rest of the ingredients except for the garnish. Pulse again until all of the ingredients are combined and the dip has a creamy and smooth texture.
Spread the dip onto a serving platter or a shallow bowl and top with your desired garnish. We like to add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Chill in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
What to serve with Creamy Whipped Feta Cheese Dip
- Pita chips
- Carrot sticks, cucumbers, or any fresh veggies – This is a great dip to put with a veggie platter
- Pita bread or pita chips
- Cherry tomatoes
- Mini Naan
- Add a small bowl to a cheese board
- Crostini
- Crackers
Garnishes for Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
- In a serving bowl, on the surface of the dip, drizzle a little extra virgin olive oil and some red pepper flakes or we love Aleppo pepper flakes
- For the garlic lover- a drizzle of olive oil and a little roasted garlic
- Chopped fresh basil
- Diced roasted red peppers
- A little chopped parsley and lemon zest
- Top with grape tomatoes roasted in olive oil with a little garlic
- Fresh dill and olive oil
Store any leftover feta dip in an airtight container for 4-5 days.
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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip With Lemon and Olive Oil
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil divided
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 8 oz. block of feta cheese
- 1/2 lemon: zested and juiced
- garnish: fresh parsley, lemon zest, a little more olive oil, fresh dill, fresh herbs, chili flakes, Aleppo pepper, a hint of lemon zest, cracked black pepper, a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse together cream cheese, yogurt, and feta cheese until smooth.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, juice, and zest from lemon to the food processor and pulse again until combined.
- Spread the dip onto a serving platter, plate, or a shallow bowl and top with your desired garnish. We like to add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, and lemon zest. Chill the dip in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.
- If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.