Description
This Whipped Feta with Garlic, Lemon & Olive Oil is creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor! Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect appetizer or snack. Serve with warm pita, fresh veggies, or toast for a crowd-pleasing, effortless dish. Honestly, it’s one of those recipes that disappears fast—rich, garlicky, and totally addictive!
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Warm pita bread, for serving
Optional Substitutions:
- Greek yogurt → sour cream or labneh for extra creaminess
- Olive oil → flavored olive oil for a twist
Instructions
In a food processor, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides if needed.
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and sprinkle with black pepper.
Serve immediately with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
Adjust garlic and lemon to taste for stronger or milder flavors.
Add a teaspoon of water or extra olive oil if the whipped feta is too thick.
Can be made ahead: store in an airtight container for up to 5 days; let sit at room temperature 10–15 minutes before serving.
Not recommended for freezing, as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: Blending / No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25mg