Whipped Feta
Creamy Greek Dip Recipe
Whipped Feta is a light, vibrant and refreshing favorite - it's perfect for sharing on a mezze table, but just as wonderful as a simple yet flavorful lunch!
PUBLISHED: 02 Dec '25
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Whipped Feta is a light, vibrant and refreshing favorite - it's perfect for sharing on a mezze table, but just as wonderful as a simple yet flavorful lunch!
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Why We Love It!
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Quick & Easy: It's whipped up in no time!
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Fresh: This Whipped Feta is creamy and tangy, fresh and ridiculously good...
- Simple Ingredients: It turns simple, everyday ingredients into a bold Mediterranean flavor bomb.
What Is Whipped Feta?
Whipped Feta is a modern take on one of Greece’s oldest ingredients… Feta has been part of Greek food culture for over 2000 years! Ancient Greeks preserved sheep’s and goat’s milk in salty brine – a simple method that kept the cheese fresh, safe and flavorful in the Mediterranean heat. Blending feta until it’s smooth is a recent idea, born not from tradition, but from curiosity. A bit of cream cheese softens the edges and the structure and turns it into a light, creamy spread with that classic salty-tangy bite. A familiar flavor, but in a new form.
Whipped Feta is velvety and cloud-soft… On top goes a fresh salsa inspired by the classic Horiatiki – Greece’s iconic village salad with juicy tomato, crisp cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, Kalamata and green Greek olives, oregano and red wine vinegar. Everything chopped fresh, all vibrant, bright and tasting exactly like what it is.
This Whipped Feta is for scooping up with bread and sharing at the table – simple, fresh and full of Mediterranean soul 🌞
Ingredients
Whipped Feta
left to right top to bottom – check our ‘Recipe’ card below for quantity info
- Cucumber: Brings a Greek-salad crunch
- Fresh Oregano: Adds a warm Mediterranean touch
- Black Ground Pepper
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Red Wine Vinegar: Bright acidity that lifts the dish
- Chili Flakes: A subtle kick for extra character
- Feta Cheese: The salty, tangy heart of the dish
- Lemon: Fresh citrus that lightens it all up
- Tomato: Adds juicy sweetness
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Olives Mix: A mix of Kalamata olives – dark, meaty and rich – and green Greek olives – firm, bright and slightly tangy
- Red Onion: Crisp and sharp
- Green Bell Pepper: Adds a fresh, grassy crunch
- Cream Cheese: Creates a smoother, lighter whipped cheese texture
How To Make Whipped Feta
3 steps
1
Whip
Crumble the feta into a blender, add the cream cheese, olive oil and lemon juice, then blend briefly until it turns smooth and airy.
2
Chop
Wash and dice the tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber. Slice the red onion lengthwise into thin crescents and cut the olives into rings. Add everything to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in oregano, chili flakes, black pepper and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then toss well to combine.
3
Spoon the Whipped Feta into a bowl and spread it out smoothly. Add the Greek salsa on top and finish with a few oregano leaves and a drizzle of olive oil!
Serving Tips & Pairings
- Bread: Scoop up the Wipped Feta with Pinsa Romana or Totopos!
- Veggies: Or dip with carrot slices, celery or radish, or add extra red or yellow bell pepper and cucumber for crunch.
- Tapas: Serve it alongside Cozze alla Marinara, Pomodori Ripieni, Funghi Trifolati or Pa amb Oli for a well-rounded tapas table!
- Mains: It pairs perfectly with Scampis Diaboliques and also with grilled chicken, lamb, fish and roasted veggies like Espárragos, aubergine, courgette…
- Drinks:
- Limonata is always a win!
- Or go for a crisp white, Sauvignon Blanc, Assyrtiko, Pinot Grigio or a cold pils!
Substitutions & VariationsÂ
- Cheese Swap:Â Use Greek yogurt instead, just a spoon or two, because it can get quite tangy and make sure to go easy on the lemon! Or mix feta with a cream cheese-yogurt combo for the best of both.
- Extra lemony: Add lemon zest to the Whipped Feta for an instant lift.
- Lime: Use a squeeze of lime instead of lemon in the whipped feta for a more fragrant, fruity twist.
- Sweet-Salty Twist: A honey drizzle and pistachios is dangerously good!
- No fresh oregano? Dried oregano (use a little less) or go fresh with mint or parsley
- Spicy Mood: Add more chili flakes or a tiny spoon of harissa on top.
- Super herby: Mix in dill + parsley for that fresh mezze feel.
FAQs
Can I make it ahead of time?
Sure, make the Whipped Feta and the the Greek salsa a few hours ahead and keep it covered in the fridge, then spoon the salsa on top right when you’re ready to serve, to keep it fresh and crunchy.
How can I store leftovers?
If it’s not mixed yet, store the Whipped Feta and the Greek salsa in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
If it’s already mixed/assembled: store airtight in the fridge and eat within 1-2 days. The salsa will release juice and the veggies will soften a bit, it’s still tasty, just less crunchy.
Recipe
Whipped Feta Dip
Creamy Greek Dip Recipe
This Whipped Feta 🇬🇷 is a super quick and oh-so-good Greek-inspired mezze swirl made with feta, cream cheese and a fresh salsa of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and herbs. Just serve it with some bread and let everyone scoop away!
Whipped Feta is a light, vibrant and refreshing favorite - it's perfect for sharing on a mezze table, but just as wonderful as a simple yet flavorful lunch!Ingredients
- 1/4 piece cucumber
- 1 sprig oregano
- 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon chiliflakes
- 150 g feta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - for the whipped feta
- 1 tbsp virgin olive oil - for the salsa - for the salsa
- 10 pieces mix of pitted kalamata and green greek olives
- 1/2 piece lemon
- 30 g red onion
- 50 g tomato
- 50 g green bell pepper
- 300 g cream cheese
Instructions
- Crumble the feta into a blender, add the cream cheese, olive oil and lemon juice, then blend briefly until it turns smooth and airy.
- Wash and dice the tomatoes, bell pepper and cucumber. Slice the red onion lengthwise into thin crescents and cut the olives into rings. Add everything to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle in oregano, chili flakes, black pepper and salt. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then toss well to combine.
- Spoon the Whipped Feta into a bowl and spread it out smoothly. Add the Greek salsa on top and finish with a few oregano leaves and a drizzle of olive oil
Notes
- Cucumber:Â Brings a Greek-salad crunch
- Fresh Oregano:Â Adds a warm Mediterranean touch
- Black Ground Pepper
- Coarse Sea Salt
- Red Wine Vinegar:Â Bright acidity that lifts the dish
- Chili Flakes:Â A subtle kick for extra character
- Feta Cheese:Â The salty, tangy heart of the dish
- Lemon:Â Fresh citrus that lightens it all up
- Tomato:Â Adds juicy sweetness
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Olives Mix: A mix of Kalamata olives – dark, meaty and rich – and green Greek olives – firm, bright and slightly tangy
- Red Onion:Â Crisp and sharp
- Green Bell Pepper:Â Adds a fresh, grassy crunch
- Cream Cheese:Â Creates a smoother, lighter whipped cheese texture
Nutrition
Calories: 338.11kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.65g | Protein: 7.09g | Fat: 32.29g | Saturated Fat: 14.77g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.93g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12.62g | Cholesterol: 72.75mg | Sodium: 566.95mg | Potassium: 166.84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3.1g | Vitamin A: 1009.8IU | Vitamin C: 13.53mg | Calcium: 185.63mg | Iron: 0.59mg
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