Description
A creamy and flavorful Pesto Whipped Feta dip combining tangy feta cheese, rich Greek yogurt, and aromatic pesto, perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers. This easy-to-make spread can be prepared quickly using a food processor or by hand with a fork, making it versatile and ideal for gatherings or snacks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz block of feta cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 TBSP quality olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 2 TBSP pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
Delish Dippers – Choose Your Favorites
- cucumber
- celery
- carrots
- bell pepper or sweet mini peppers
- broccoli or cauliflower
- pita bread or pita chips
- fresh sliced baguette
- assorted crackers
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Crumble the 8 oz block of feta cheese into a food processor or blender. Mince one clove of fresh garlic and add it to the feta.
- Blend Feta and Garlic: Pulse the food processor or blender a few times to finely chop the feta and garlic.
- Add Yogurt and Olive Oil: Add ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt and 1 tablespoon of quality olive oil to the mixture. Blend until the dip is smooth and creamy. If desired, add up to 1 additional tablespoon of olive oil or yogurt to thin the dip to your preferred consistency.
- Mix in Pesto: Add 2 tablespoons of pesto and blend just enough to incorporate it evenly throughout the dip. Taste and adjust by adding more pesto if desired.
- Fork Method Alternative: If not using a food processor, peel, smash, and mince one clove of garlic. Finely crumble the feta into a bowl and add the garlic, yogurt, olive oil, and pesto. Use a fork to mash and combine ingredients into a rustic, creamy spread, adjusting thickness with additional olive oil or yogurt as needed.
- Serve: Transfer the whipped feta to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and some extra pesto if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite fresh vegetable dippers, pita bread, or crackers.
- Storage: Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using full-fat Greek yogurt and full-fat feta cheese enhances flavor and creaminess.
- The recipe yields approximately 1 ½ cups of dip, enough to serve 8 people at about 3 tablespoons per serving.
- Nutritional estimates are based on 3 tablespoons of dip; values will vary depending on choice of dippers.
- This dip can be thinned with extra olive oil or Greek yogurt to adjust texture to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
