Spicy Greek Feta Dip (Printable Version)
Creamy feta blended with spicy peppers and Greek yogurt for a zesty Mediterranean dip. Ideal for mezze platters, appetizers, or spreading on sandwiches.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)
→ Vegetables & Peppers
03 - 1 medium red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (or 1–2 roasted hot red peppers)
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - ½ tsp dried oregano
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Extra olive oil
10 - Crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Chopped fresh parsley
# Step-by-Step:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine crumbled feta, chopped chili pepper, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt.
02 - Mash together with a fork or pulse in a food processor until the dip is creamy but still slightly chunky.
03 - Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat as desired.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crudités, or as part of a mezze platter.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something that simmered for hours
- The heat level is completely yours to control, making it perfect for everyone at the table
- It doubles as a sandwich spread the next day, if there is any left
02 -
- Room temperature feta blends so much easier than cold, straight-from-the-fridge cheese
- The dip actually tastes better after sitting for 30 minutes, letting all those flavors really get to know each other
03 -
- Salt your own feta at home and store it in brine, it makes such a difference in the final dip
- If it is too spicy, stir in another tablespoon of yogurt rather than diluting with lemon juice