Whipped Feta Dip
Updated Aug 07, 2025
Whipped feta dip made with 6 ingredients: feta, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, black pepper, and olive oil. Everything whips in a food processor.
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Make my creamy whipped feta dip!
I started making this whipped feta dip after a friend brought something similar to a dinner party, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Hers had a ton of olive oil and garlic, so I toned it down a bit and added yogurt to make it creamier. Now I make this whipped feta recipe anytime I need a quick appetizer. It takes five minutes, and I usually have everything in the fridge already.
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Feta Dip Ingredients
- Feta cheese: I recommend a block of feta instead of crumbles. The block is creamier and blends better for a smoother dip.
- Greek yogurt: I prefer full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest dip and richest flavor. You can use low-fat yogurt, but the dip might be less creamy.
- Olive oil: I use it in the dip, and I drizzle some on top to serve. I recommend extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Lemon juice: Read my tips on how to juice a lemon.
- Garlic: I put the whole bulb straight into the food processor.
- Seasonings: Just black pepper to taste.
How to Make Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces feta cheese broken into chunks
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh dill for garnish
- Crushed red pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Place the feta cheese, Greek Yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper in the bowl of a small food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, with no chunks of feta remaining.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and use a spoon to create a swirl on top. Drizzle extra olive oil on top and garnish with fresh dill and crushed red pepper.
- Serve with toasted bread, crackers, and vegetables.
Equipment
- Garlic Press (optional)
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
Recipe Variations
- Add roasted red peppers. Blend in some roasted red peppers for sweet and smoky flavor. A dash of red pepper flakes or a small minced jalapeño are nice options, too.
- Use a different citrus. Swap out the lemon juice for lime juice for a slightly different taste.
- Spread it on a sandwich. Mediterranean feta dip tastes great in my beef shawarma wraps and my roasted cauliflower pita sandwiches.
- Try it in a salad. If you like adding hummus to your salad, try adding this Greek yogurt feta dip to my Mediterranean Pasta Salad or my Green Goddess Salad.
Recipe Tips
- Use high-quality ingredients. This feta cheese dip only has a few ingredients, which means the flavors really shine. I recommend using high-quality feta and olive oil for the best possible taste.
- Adjust the thickness as needed. If the dip is too thick, add more olive oil or yogurt. If it’s too thin, add water 1 tbsp at a time.
- Let the dip rest. Place it in the fridge before serving to intensify the flavors.
FAQs
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. When you’re ready to serve again, let it sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes. If it’s too thick, give it a stir. You can also drizzle more olive oil to bring back its creamy consistency.
Yes, but the texture might be different when it thaws. Freeze the dip in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge before serving.
You can make the dip up to 3 days ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stiffen in the fridge, but will loosen at room temperature after 30 minutes.
Feta cheese inherently has a salty flavor profile. If your dip tastes too salty, you might have used a particularly salty feta brand. Try a milder feta next time, or add more Greek yogurt and/or a squeeze of lemon juice to balance the saltiness.
More Mediterranean Dip Recipes
- Best Hummus
- Muhammara
- Baba Ghanoush
- Avocado Hummus
- Labneh Yogurt
- Baked Feta Dip
- Hummus with Ground Beef
- Mezze Platter
- Olive Tapenade
- Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
This feta dip recipe was originally published on February 3, 2019. It has recently been updated with new photography, clearer instructions, and process collages to help you better make the recipe. It is also now blended smooth in a food processor or blender instead of chunky.
Comments
super easy to whip up and very fresh tasting dip!
So happy you liked it, Karen! Thank you!!
Can I freeze a vegetable terrine successfully, layering red and yellow peppers creamed Feta cheese mixed with cream cheese and Greek yoghurt,and cooked beetroot being the last layer,thankyou,
This is a Sainsburys receipt called vegetable rainbow terrine.
A quick response to my question would be greatly appreciated Thankyou so much!
Hi there! I have not tried something like this myself, but I worry the texture of the dip would be compromised once frozen like this layered with vegetables. Hope this helps!
Love this dip! We put it over lamb burgers instead of tzatziki. I’m in a pinch and realized I have regular yogurt not Greek. Do you think it would work with that? Thank you!
Thank you! That sounds like a perfect combo. It should still work with regular yogurt!
Excellent post. I certainly love this website. Continue the good work!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
So I’m not vegan, but I’m trying to cut cow’s products from my diet – beef, cow milk and cow cheese. What I don’t like about feta is that it’s crumbly. How well would it work if i tried to mix feta with a plain coconut yogurt to give it a creamier texture? I know that probably sounds strange, I’m just trying to think of some new ideas.
This recipe actually calls for yogurt to be mixed with feta to make the dip, so it would work perfectly!
Hi,
Just made this dip. Tastes yummy. Wanted to ask you, is there anything I can add besides the black pepper to make it a little spicy? I have had a spicy chees dip at a Mediterranean restaurant and it tastes similar to that.
Thanks
Amishi
Dear Yumna,
I love this dip! It is so simple and easy to make! The taste is so refreshing! The best part is for most of your recipes the ingredients are so simple and I always have them available! Thanks a lot for all the wonderful recipes!
Aww so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe and have been trying so many more recipes. I appreciate it!
Followed the recipe found it way too oily.
Sorry to hear that you didn’t like it. The olive oil helps to whip the feta cheese, but I understand if it’s too oily for you. Thanks for the feedback 🙂
It’s really good, but needs to be in the fridge for about an hour or 2 so the flavors combine.
Glad you liked it! And I agree the flavors get better when it sits longer!
delicious!! sooo yummy
Thanks so much!
Love snacks. Not only is this dip light & yummy, but versatile and easy to prepare as well.
Love all your recipes.