Whipped Feta Dip – Consuming Hen Meals

This whipped feta dip with honey and Greek yogurt is creamy, wealthy and the right combo of candy and salty. It comes collectively in simply 10 minutes with solely 4 major elements and is scrumptious function appetizer with pita.

Calling all Mediterranean meals lovers! I’ve obtained an actual deal with for you right now… a scrumptious, creamy and flavorful whipped feta dip that’s each candy and salty.

This simple whipped feta recipe is the right snack for sport day or an appetizer for a cocktail party! I really like serving it with heat pita bread, however it’s additionally scrumptious served alongside contemporary greens and pita chips or used as a diffusion on sandwiches and wraps.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The combo of salty feta and candy honey = chef’s kiss!
• Tremendous simple to whip up… all you want is 10 minutes and 4 major elements!
• It’s made more healthy with Greek yogurt as an alternative of mayonnaise, bitter cream or cream cheese.
• It’s the right appetizer to serve a crowd!

Elements Wanted

• feta cheese – the star of the present! The feta is what offers this dip its wealthy, salty taste and creamy texture. The tangy and salty taste enhances the opposite elements within the dip and helps to create a novel taste. The creamy texture of feta helps to create a clean, spreadable dip. For one of the best outcomes, go for a high-quality block of feta bought in a brine. Search for feta that’s made in Greece and solely incorporates sheep’s milk (and perhaps some goat’s milk).
• greek yogurt – as an alternative of mayo, cream cheese or bitter cream as utilized in another feta dips, we’re utilizing Greek yogurt. When blended with the feta cheese, the Greek yogurt helps to make this dip extra spreadable and it additionally provides a wholesome dose of protein and calcium.
• honey – we’re including a effectively of honey to the feta dip for serving, which provides a delicate sweetness, serving to to steadiness out the salty flavors. It additionally provides a touch of floral taste that pairs properly with the tangy feta cheese.
• contemporary basil – I really like including contemporary herbs to my recipes every time potential and I discover that basil pairs completely with this feta dip. It additionally provides a pop of colour for serving.
• black pepper – elective, however a crack of contemporary black pepper provides depth and a few spice to this dip!
• pita bread – be happy to serve this dip with no matter you please or use it as a diffusion, however I really like serving this dip alongside heat pita bread.

Methods to Serve

This dip couldn’t be any simpler to make! Simply add the feta and Greek yogurt to your meals processor and mix on excessive till clean and creamy. This may take about 4-5 minutes. You may need to cease a couple of occasions all through to scrape the perimeters down.

Scoop the whipped feta right into a shallow bowl or right into a small plate. Utilizing a spoon, create a small effectively within the heart of the dip. Add honey to the effectively and garnish with a sprinkle of contemporary basil and crack of pepper.

Serve instantly with heat pita bread.

Whipped Feta Variations

• Spice it up: Add a sprinkle of crushed purple pepper flakes or diced jalapeño for a spicy variation.
• Recent herbs: Add extra contemporary herbs to amp up the flavour with contemporary rosemary, parsley, chives or dill.
• Garlic: Mix in chopped garlic with the feta and Greek yogurt for a garlic model. Roasted garlic would even be scrumptious.
• Lemon: Add some lemon juice and/or lemon zest for some brightness to this dip.
• Roasted purple pepper: Add a smoky sweetness to this dip by mixing in some roasted purple peppers. Solar-dried tomatoes would even be a pleasant possibility.
• Topping concepts: Another topping concepts that will pair properly with this feta dip are capers, kalamata olives, chopped pistachios, pine nuts, almonds or a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

What to Serve With Whipped Feta

• Pita bread – a traditional pairing with whipped feta dip! Do-it-yourself pita or store-bought, warmed pita are each nice choices. The pita bread helps to scoop up the dip, making it simpler to take pleasure in.
• Pita chips – for those who don’t have pita bread, pita chips are the following best choice!
• Crackers – strive my almond flour crackers or use store-bought. I really like Easy Mills crackers for store-bought.
• Falafel – the right dip for baked falafel!
• Recent veggies – this dip can be scrumptious served with contemporary veggies. My go-to selections could be carrots or cucumbers as they’ll be simpler to dip. It’s additionally an important addition to any mezze platter!
• Beet chips – the candy taste of dehydrated beet slices paired with this tangy dip make for a superb mixture.

Methods to Retailer Whipped Feta Dip

This whipped feta dip shops very well within the fridge so I at all times love making a batch over the weekend to have readily available for snacks or meals all through the week. Retailer any leftover feta dip in an hermetic container within the fridge for 4-7 days. Simply be aware, that the honey will sink to the underside because it sits, so that you’ll wish to give your dip a stir earlier than serving once more.

Extra Dips and Spreads

Remember to take a look at all of my feta recipes in addition to all of the dips and spreads right here on EBF!

Whipped Feta Dip

This whipped feta dip with honey and Greek yogurt is creamy, wealthy and the right combo of candy and salty. It comes collectively in simply 10 minutes with solely 4 major elements and is scrumptious function appetizer with pita.

• 8 oz feta cheese block, damaged into smaller chunks
• ¾ cup plain full fats Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 Tablespoon contemporary basil, for serving
• Crack of pepper, for serving
• Pita bread, for serving

• Add feta chunks and Greek yogurt to your meals processor.

• Mix on excessive till clean and creamy (about 4-5 minutes). You may need to cease a couple of occasions all through to scrape the perimeters down.

• Scoop whipped feta right into a shallow bowl or on a small plate. Utilizing a spoon, create a small effectively within the heart of the cheese. Add honey to effectively and garnish with contemporary basil and crack of pepper.

• Serve instantly with heat pita bread.

Serving: 1/4 cup Energy: 172kcal Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 9g Fats: 10g Saturated Fats: 7g Ldl cholesterol: 29mg Sodium: 527mg Potassium: 11mg Sugar: 13g

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