Zesty Greek Feta Dip 🧀✨

This delightful Greek Feta Dip is a vibrant blend of creamy feta, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon, perfect for serving at parties, as an appetizer, or even as a spread on sandwiches. It’s easy to whip up and can elevate any snack platter with its bold flavors! Pair it with a variety of dippers or spread on warm pita for an authentic Mediterranean experience! 🌿🍞

Ingredients

For the dip

• 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup of cream cheese (softened)
• 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon of fresh dill (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley (chopped)
• Salt and pepper to taste

For serving

• Warm pita bread or pita chips
• Fresh vegetable sticks (cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers)
• Olives and cherry tomatoes for garnish

Instructions

• In a mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, and Greek yogurt.

🧀 Using a fork or a hand mixer, blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This creates a fantastic base for your dip!

• Add in the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, dill, and parsley. Mix until well combined.

🍋 For a flavor boost, taste and adjust the garlic and herbs according to your preference!

• Season the dip with salt and pepper to taste.

• Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, smoothing out the top. If desired, drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with extra herbs for garnish!

🌈 Feel free to personalize the herbs or add a touch of heat with some red pepper flakes if you like it spicy!

• Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Variations

• Herbed Variation: Experiment with different herbs, such as basil or mint, for a different flavor profile! 🌿
• Spicy Twist: Add finely chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for a kick! 🔥
• Roasted Garlic: Swap out the raw minced garlic for roasted garlic for a sweeter and more rounded flavor. Simply roast whole garlic cloves and mash them before mixing into the dip.
• Oven-Baked Version: Spread the dip mixture in a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes for a deliciously warm, cheesy treat! Serve warm with bread or chips.

Enjoy this zesty Greek Feta Dip with your favorite dippers, and get ready for rave reviews from your guests! 🥳🍽️