{"id":"673f4f41-1c96-472c-8ad9-0bf22b91da9d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/673f4f41-1c96-472c-8ad9-0bf22b91da9d","source_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/creamy-whipped-feta-dip/","title":"Creamy Whipped Feta Dip","description":"Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this Creamy Whipped Feta is made with salty feta and thick Greek yogurt. Pair it with pita chips or fresh vegetables for a quick and easy appetizer. Be sure to check out ideas for how to use this dip as a bed to other delicious toppings!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT10M","image_url":"https://www.themediterraneandish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Whipped-Feta-5.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"8 ounces block quality feta, drained","item":"block quality feta","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"drained"},{"text":"3/4 cup Greek yogurt","item":"Greek yogurt","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 lemon zest","item":"lemon zest","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ( more as needed)","item":"extra virgin olive oil,","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"more as needed"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, (or red pepper flakes (to your taste))","item":"Aleppo pepper, (or red pepper flakes (to your taste))","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint","item":"chopped fresh mint","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley","item":"chopped fresh parsley","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2-3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, (optional)","item":"toasted pine nuts,","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons crushed pistachios, (optional)","item":"crushed pistachios,","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In the bowl of a large food processor fitted with a blade, combine the feta, Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Blend, and while the processor is running, drizzle olive oil through the top opening, until the feta is whipped to a smooth mixture."},{"number":2,"text":"Transfer the whipped feta to a serving plate. With the back of your spoon, smooth the top of the feta, making an indentation in the middle (or a “well”). Pour a bit of olive oil all over the feta, then top with the Aleppo pepper, fresh herbs, and nuts."},{"number":3,"text":"Serve with pita chips or pita wedges."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:27.014065+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:27.014065+00:00"}