Creamy Spicy Feta Dip (Printable)
A zesty Greek blend of whipped feta and spicy peppers, perfect for dipping or spreading.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 ounces Greek yogurt, full-fat preferred
→ Vegetables & Peppers
03 - 1 medium red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped, or 1–2 roasted hot red peppers
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
→ Pantry
05 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
09 - Extra olive oil, for serving
10 - Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
11 - Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine crumbled feta, chopped chili pepper, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt.
02 - Mash together with a fork or pulse in a food processor until the dip is creamy but still slightly chunky.
03 - Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat as desired.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crudités, or as part of a mezze platter.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in literally ten minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your fridge
- The perfect balance of creamy feta and bright heat that keeps everyone coming back for more
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- The dip actually gets better after resting for an hour in the fridge, so feel free to make it ahead
- Different feta brands vary wildly in saltiness, always taste before adding any extra salt
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
- A food processor gives you restaurant smooth results but a fork maintains more character