Quick and Easy Feta Spread
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this Quick and Easy Feta Spread is the ultimate appetizer or snack in just 10 minutes! Featuring a luscious blend of crumbled feta cheese, velvety Greek yogurt, and a hint of garlic, this recipe gets a zesty lift from fresh lemon juice and aromatic dried oregano. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil brings richness, while a kick of crushed red pepper flakes adds a touch of heat. Serve this beautifully smooth spread with pita bread, crackers, or crisp veggies at your next gathering, or use it as a bold sandwich spread. Perfect for entertaining or quick meal prep, this feta dip is a versatile and crowd-pleasing favorite that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 75 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, crumble the feta cheese into smaller pieces for easier blending.
Add the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice to the food processor.
Sprinkle in the oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the ingredients together until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste the spread and adjust the seasonings according to your preference.
Transfer the feta spread to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.
Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
833 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 2898 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.5 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1086 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 6% | |
*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.
