Classic Feta Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy, tangy Mediterranean feta blend ready in 10 minutes. Perfect with vegetables, pita, or crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt, full-fat
03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

→ Flavorings

04 - 1 garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
10 - 1 tbsp crumbled feta
11 - 1 tsp chili flakes or Aleppo pepper

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Place feta cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper into a food processor.
02 - Process until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed for uniform texture.
03 - Taste the mixture and add more lemon juice or black pepper if desired to balance flavors.
04 - Spoon the blended dip into a clean serving bowl, creating a smooth surface for garnishing.
05 - Drizzle additional olive oil over top, then sprinkle with reserved crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and chili flakes.
06 - Present with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
  • The texture is restaurant-quality smooth but tastes way better than anything store-bought
  • People will think you spent hours perfecting this secret family recipe
02 -
  • Don't skip scraping down the sides of the processor. Those stubborn bits of feta are what make the difference between smooth and slightly chunky.
  • The dip thickens as it chills. If it feels too thick after refrigeration, stir in a teaspoon of olive oil or lemon juice.
03 -
  • If your dip turns out too salty, blend in an extra tablespoon of Greek yogurt to balance it out
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take everything out of the fridge 20 minutes before starting