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Whipped Feta

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!
Total Time 15 minutes
6

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

Whipped Feta ingredients
  • 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

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