Mediterranean Feta Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Mediterranean Feta Dip, a creamy, flavorful blend of crumbled feta cheese and Greek yogurt, topped with a medley of fresh veggies. Infused with zesty lemon juice, aromatic oregano, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this dish provides the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and herby goodness. A colorful topping of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, and red onion adds Mediterranean flair, while fresh parsley delivers a bright, finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleasing dip is perfect for entertaining or quick snacking. Serve it with warm pita bread, crispy crackers, or crunchy veggie sticks for an irresistible Mediterranean-inspired treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, finely diced
- 50 grams kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 small red onion, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- optional pita bread or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese and Greek yogurt.
Use a fork to mash and blend the feta and yogurt until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, you can use a food processor for a smoother texture.
Add the juice of one lemon and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the feta-yogurt mixture. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the creamy mixture to a shallow serving dish and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
In another bowl, combine the diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chopped kalamata olives, and minced red onion.
Add the chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
Spoon the vegetable mixture evenly over the feta base in the serving dish.
Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the entire dish for added flavor and shine.
Sprinkle with additional parsley or oregano for garnish if desired.
Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or vegetable sticks, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 179 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 3463 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1277 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1322 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
