Lemon Whipped Feta Dip
Lemon Whipped Feta Dip is a tangy, slightly sweet dip that is creamy and is the perfect appetizer or snack.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2- 7 ounce packages of feta cheese at room temperature
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 of a lemon juiced plus lemon zest
- Za'atar or sumac to garnish
Instructions
- Place the feta cheese, Greek yogurt, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and garlic in a mixer. Mix on medium for 3-4 minutes until whipped.
- Spread the whipped feta into a shallow bowl and smooth with a spatula.
- Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the feta cheese, add the zest of 1/2 of a lemon and sprinkle za'atar or sumac for garnish.
- Serve with pita chips, pita bread, vegetabes or crostini.
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
- There are a lot of great garnishes for this dip. Some I like are fresh herbs lke parsley or mint. Pine nuts or crispy chickpeas are a nice addition.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 732mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 1mg