Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or cream cheese
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for adjusting texture and garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Gather and measure your fresh herbs, crumble the feta cheese, and squeeze fresh lemon juice to ensure everything is ready before you blend.
- Blend the base: In a food processor or blender, combine the crumbled feta, Greek yogurt or cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and a splash of olive oil. Pulse until you reach a fluffy, smooth consistency.
- Add herbs and season: Throw in the fresh herbs along with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pulse a few more times until the herbs are finely incorporated but the dip still has some texture.
- Adjust texture and flavor: If the dip is too thick, drizzle in a bit more olive oil or lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed to achieve that perfect balance of creaminess and brightness.
- Chill before serving: Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and the texture firm up slightly—this also makes it taste even better.
Notes
- Use quality feta: A good-quality Greek feta enhances flavor and smoothness.
- Don’t skip chilling: Refrigerate the dip to intensify herb flavors and thicken texture.
- Pulse, don’t over-blend: Maintain some texture by pulsing instead of continuous blending.
- Fresh lemon juice is key: Use freshly squeezed juice for brightness, not bottled.
- Serve at room temperature: Remove from fridge 10 minutes before serving for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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