Whipped Garlic Feta Dip – creamy, garlicky with greek yogurt, fresh herbs lemon juice and plenty of feta cheese. Easy 10 minute recipe!
Garlic Feta Dip is a simple dip loaded with protein (Greek yogurt), feta cheese and plenty of bold garlicky flavor. Serve it up with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Tips for the best dip:
- Buy a block of feta and crumble it yourself. The quality is higher and flavor better than crumbled feta.
- Start with 1 garlic clove (use a garlic press or mince) and add more slowly for the garlic flavor you’re looking for.
- This recipe can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated.
- This creamy dip is the perfect addition to a charcuterie board or made a part of a mezze platter.
Ingredients in Garlic Feta Dip:
This is a small batch recipe – double the ingredients (listed in the recipe card) for a larger crowd.
- cream cheese
- plain Greek yogurt
- extra virgin olive oil
- garlic
- fresh dill
- fresh lemon juice and zest
- feta cheese
- fresh cracked black pepper
How to make Garlic Feta Dip:
- To a medium bowl add cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil, garlic (minced or use garlic press), chopped dill, lemon juice and zest.
- Using a hand mixer on high, whip until smooth then combine feta cheese, stirring by hand.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl or serving plate, drizzle a little olive oil over the top and garnish with your favorites (see suggestions below).
- Can be served right away or chilled.
What to serve with this creamy feta dip:
Serve this easy appetizer with any of the following:
- pita bread or naan bread
- pita chips
- tortilla chips
- fresh vegetables
- pretzels
- baguette
Variations, subs and optional garnishes:
- Sour cream can be used instead of plain Greek yogurt
- Add a light sprinkle of chili flakes or red pepper flakes
- Chopped pistachios or other nuts
- Diced olives
- Chopped cherry tomatoes
- A sprinkle of dill
- Sesame seeds
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Caramelized onions
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Enjoy!
Garlic Feta Dip
Easy 10 minute creamy garlic dip with greek yogurt and feta cheese.
Equipment
- hand mixer
Ingredients
- 3 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic pressed or minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste
- zest from half of one lemon
- 3 ounces feta cheese excess moisture removed and crumbled
- fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped nuts, olives, tomato, dill,
Instructions
- To a medium bowl add cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil, garlic (minced or use garlic press), chopped dill, lemon juice and zest.
- Using a hand mixer on high, whip until smooth then stir in feta cheese by hand.
TIPS:
- I recommend buying a block of feta and crumble it yourself. Block feta is usually higher in quality and the taste is better.
- Start with 1 or 2 garlic cloves mincing or using a garlic press then add more garlic slowly until you reach the garlic flavor you're looking for.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl or serving plate, drizzle a little olive oil and (optional) garnish with your favorites. Serve right away or chilled with naan or pita, baguette, pita chips, fresh vegetables or pretzels.
Nutrition
Serving: 0gCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Bernie this sound GREAT for a Friday night on the deck with a little wine. Hey, it’s Friday. Now, if only it was warm enough back here to sit on that deck #summerwillcome
Thanks so much Jodi!! It’ll be warm soon — let’s make it happen 🙂
I made this Feta Dip for a before Dinner Appitizer, Served it with Pita Chips. This is So, So Delicious. I’ll be making this many more times.
Hi Jo Anne – thanks for taking the time to comment. Makes my day when someone really enjoys one of my recipes! This dip is one of my favorites – I’ve made it many times too! Take care.
Bernie that was a really nice post that includes my favorite Feta. I just think it is important to mention that Feta should be the real Greek Feta. To make sure we buy and taste the real Feta we have to search for the PDO sign which is the Protected Designation of Origin..
Mary – thank you for the follow up — I didn’t know this myself. Always appreciate good information!
This is perfect for entertaining and SO GOOD! Made it last night and served it with veggies and rosemary crackers. I don’t have a hand mixer, but my blender on low power worked perfectly to get a nice creamy texture. Love how easy this was to make, and I always have these ingredients on hand.
Hi Lauren – thank you so much! I’ve never made it in a blender – that’s a great tip thank you! 🙂 The rosemary crackers sound like the perfect pairing with the dip along with the veggies. I’ll be buying the crackers for the next time I make it.
Made this today for our Super Bowl party and OMG, this is delicious. I misread the recipe and ended up dumping in the feta before I used the hand mixer, but I loved the consistency it made.
Hi Mollie – that’s totally okay when you add the feta! Most important is that you loved the recipe! Thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time to comment — Bernie