Whipped Greek Feta Cheese Dip
May 25th, 2023
This Recipe creates 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0:00
Feta Cheese is a staple of Mediterranean food. Mixing Feta Cheese with Greek Yogurt results in a tangy, creamy texture for a flavorful dipping sauce, or a tasty topping to any Mediterranean dish. Use this dip as a healthy and fresh Mediterranean replacement for 7 Layer Nacho dip.
Ingredients:
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The Mix
8 Ounces Feta Cheese, block or crumbled
8 Ounces Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1 Lemon, zested and juiced
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 Pinch Kosher Salt
Toppings
3 Ounces Kalamata Olives, roughly chopped
1/2 Pimentos (Red Bell Pepper), oven roasted then finely chopped
1 Roma Tomato, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 English cucumber, finely diced
1/4 Red Onion, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
1 Teaspoon Fresh Dill, minced
1 Teaspoon Fresh Parsley, minced
Directions:
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In a medium bowl, add the add the Feta Cheese.
Add the Greek Yogurt, minced Garlic, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Dried Oregano, and Salt.
Using a food processor or a handheld mixer, mix until well blended.
Add 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and mix until smooth.
Spoon the mixture into a serving platter and spread evenly.
On top of the Feta mixture, layer the Olives, then the Red Pimento, chopped Tomatoes, diced Cucumber, and the Red Onion.
Drizzle 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil.
Sprinkle with Black Pepper, Dill, and Parsley.
Serve with Lavash Crackers, crispy pita bread, or any similar cracker.
Store refrigerated up to 3 weeks.
