Whipped Feta Dip is a simple easy appetizer dip that takes minutes to prepare! You only need a few ingredients to whip up this feta dip that tastes great with pita bread, crackers, and more,
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
I am so excited to share this whipped feta dip with everyone. I first tried it while we were in Ridgeland, Mississippi exploring the city and Natchez Trace Parkway with Explore Ridgeland.
One of our first stops was Aplos Simple Mediterranean Restaurant. Oh my goodness I would drive 4 hours back to Ridgeland just to dine here again.
This was one of my favorite Ridgeland MS Restaurants we visited. We can't stop talking about how good the food was and how I wish we could have brought home a gallon of their feta dip appetizer.
While we were in Yellowstone National Park a few weeks ago, we started talking with our server, who ended up being from Jackson, Mississippi. We told her how much we fell in love with Ridgeland and dreamed of going back to Aplos.
She started gushing about how Aplos was her favorite restaurant, and she was counting down the days to return home just to have lunch there. I can honestly say I didn't expect to be talking about a Ridgeland Restaurant while dining in Yellowstone NP, Wyoming. It was fantastic.
I love that food can bring people together and share excitement over shared experiences. After all of this I knew I had to start working on making a whipped feta appetizer at home.
This appetizer recipe is super easy and can be customized to add additional flavors if you wish. I kept it pretty basic so it would be easy to change up each time we prepare it.
A friend of mine made a whipped feta with ricotta and used it on baguette slices with roasted vegetables and now I need to try to make that too.
I see a lot of feta being worked with the next few months. This dip is so good I might have had it by the spoonful.
Ingredients for Whipped Feta Dip
This is a quick overview of the simple ingredients that you'll need to make an epic creamy Whipped Feta Dip Recipe! Specific measurements and step-by-step instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Block of Feta Cheese
- Plain Greek Yogurt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Lemon Zest
- Mediterranean Herbs
Dippers - Pita bread, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, pita chips, veggies
Optional garnish - Aleppo pepper, red pepper flakes, hot honey, fresh mint, fresh parsley, pine nuts, crushed pistachios, olives, za'atar, sesame seeds, fresh dill, cream cheese, crushed garlic, lemon juice, black pepper
Feta Crumbles - We use high quality feta blocks for this dip but you can make it with feta crumbles. You may need to add in a little olive oil to balance the crumbles if they are not blended smoothly.
Equipment Needed to make Creamy Feta Dip
- Food processor or Blender
- Serving bowl and platter, charcuterie board
How to make Whipped Feta Dip
I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.
- Blend ingredients until creamy and smooth. Make sure to scrape the sides and blend again.
- Pour into a shallow bowl, garnish with desired herbs and spices
- Serve with pita chips, veggies, or your favorite bread.
Preparation and Storage
Make Ahead – You can make this ahead of time just make sure you leave off any toppings until you are ready to serve. This will allow you to stir it a few times before plating the dip.
Storage – Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.
Freezing/How to freeze – We do not suggest freezing this dip. It will most likely separate when thawed.
Recipe Variations
Substitutions - You can change out the toppings/seasoning easily to change the flavor and taste of this dip.
You can use cream cheese or sour cream to make a creamier dip. This will reduce the tang of the feta a bit so make sure you taste as you add it in.
Vegetarian Option - This recipe is vegetarian
Vegan Option – You can make this with vegan feta and vegan Greek style yogurt. We have not tried to make this vegan so I am not sure how the texture will be.
Gluten Free - The main ingredients should be gluten-free. I would serve this with vegetables and gluten free crackers.
Smaller Serving Size – While this recipe can be made in half we find that it goes so quickly we need more each time we make it.
Larger Group/More servings – This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can change the serving size in the recipe card below.
Tips for the Best Whipped Feta Dip
- You can drizzle in additional olive oil to get the consistency you desire.
- We do not salt the feta dip since feta is already pretty salty.
- Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.
What to serve with Whipped Feta Dip
Sides -Greek Cucumber Salad, Greek Goddess Appetizer, crudité platter, Naan bread, Ambrosia Salad, watermelon salad, Hummus, Falafel, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Avocado Dip
Main Dishes - Greek Chicken, Sliced steak, Beef & Lamb Gyro, Grilled chicken, Chicken shawarma, falafel, Roasted vegetables
Desserts - Gooey Butter Cake, Icebox lemon pie, orange pineapple cake,
Drinks - Iced Chai, Lemonade, Passion Tea Lemonade,
When to serve Whipped Feta Dip
- Any day of the week you want a delicious dip
- On toasted baguette for crostini
- On a charcuterie board
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Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 8 oz Feta Cheese Block in brine
- ¾ cup Greek Yogurt
- 2-3 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1-2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Blend together ingredients until smooth. Add in additional olive oil to make a thinner dip.
- Scrape the sides of the blender with a spatula and blend again before serving in a shallow bowl.
- Garnish with optional fresh herbs, lemon zest, hot honey. Serve with fresh veggies and pita chips.
Kitchen Tools
- Blender
- food processor
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