Classic Feta Dip (Print Version)

Creamy tangy Mediterranean dip featuring feta, yogurt, and aromatic herbs. Perfect appetizer for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled

02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt (full-fat)

03 - 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened

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

09 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley

10 - 1 tbsp crumbled feta

11 - 1 tsp chili flakes or Aleppo pepper

01 - Place feta cheese, Greek yogurt, cream cheese, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper into a food processor.

02 - Process mixture until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed for even blending.

03 - Taste the dip and modify seasoning if preferred, adding additional lemon juice or black pepper as desired.

04 - Spoon the blended dip into an attractive serving bowl, smoothing the surface with the back of a spoon.

05 - Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle reserved crumbled feta, fresh herbs, and chili flakes over the top.

06 - Present dip right away with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités for dipping.

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It comes together in literally ten minutes flat but tastes like you spent hours perfecting it
The combination of tangy feta and creamy yogurt creates this addictive texture that keeps everyone coming back for more

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I learned the hard way that blending too long makes the texture weirdly gummy, so stop as soon as it's smooth
Letting it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving somehow makes the flavors meld together in this magical way

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Room temperature ingredients blend better, so take everything out of the fridge about 20 minutes before you start
A tiny pinch of sugar balances the saltiness if your feta is particularly aggressive