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whipped feta dip over halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl
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Whipped Feta Dip

A creamy feta dressing made with garlic and fresh herbs. Serve as a dip, over grilled meats, on bread or as a keto salad dressing.
Course Appetizer, Dip, Dressing, sauces
Cuisine Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword easy feta dip, feta dip, feta dressing, feta recipe, keto homemade salad dressing, whipped feta, Whipped feta dip, whipped feta with honey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 198kcal
Author Nicole Shroff

Ingredients

  • 7 oz feta cheese 200 g, broken into small pieces
  • ½ cup cream cheese 60 g (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley 30 g
  • ⅛ cup fresh mint 15 g
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Blend together 7 oz feta cheese, ½ cup cream cheese, ¼ cup fresh parsley , ⅛ cup fresh mint, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 large clove garlic, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, scraping down the sides till smooth and fluffy. Taste to adjust for seasoning.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve as a dip or drizzle over fresh tomatoes, grilled meats or vegetables.

Notes

Use block feta in brine, not pre-crumbled for the smoothest, creamiest result.
Break the feta into small pieces so it blends easily.
Smash and chop the garlic to mince before adding to the blender to allow even distribution on blending.
Taste the dip and add more salt or pepper according to your taste.
For best results, chill the dip before serving to allow the flavours time to come together, although this is not essential.
Serve as a dip with raw vegetables, breadsticks or pita, as a dressing over grilled vegetables, fresh tomatoes, grilled meats, stirred into soups, spread on toasted bread or in sandwiches.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.
Thaw in the fridge then allow the chilled dip to sit at room temperature for around 30 minutes so it can soften before serving. 
To make into a dressing, blend in 1-2 tablespoons of the brine that comes with the feta. This adds a more intense feta flavour to the dip but it is also quite salty so adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 0.5mg