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Whipped Garlic Feta Dip

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Garlic Feta Dip ~ easy, creamy 10 minute Greek-inspired dip with the bold flavors of garlic and feta balanced with fresh lemon and dill. Serve with toasted pita and bright fresh vegetables. 

Overhead shot of creamy dip garnished with dill sprig surrounded by pita chips and carrots

We vacation as a family in southwest Florida every year. My husband and I kick off the vacation and the kids join us a couple of weeks later.

Last week all the kids were in town and along with the volume and craziness they bring a wide variety of appetites. Meals range from Fruit Loops to hot dogs, to Chorizo Queso Dip and Chicken Tacos to and scallops and risotto on the annual seafood night.

In between there are rum drinks and wine but that’s for another post. My point – I’m getting there I swear is that when the kids there are a lot of leftovers, some of which served as the inspiration for this whipped Garlic Feta Dip.

We had a great time together with lots of laughs and swimming, kayaking, hunting for sharks teeth on the beach, catching some beautiful sunsets and even celebrating our granddaughter’s second birthday.

Garlic Feta Dip ~ loaded with the bold Mediterranean flavors of garlic and feta, balanced with fresh lemon and dill in a creamy dip. Serve with warm toasted pita and veggies.

Simple ingredients come together in a snap with plenty of wow factor. You can also make this dip ahead of time and refrigerate: translation: easy entertaining. 

what’s in Garlic Feta Dip?

  • feta cheese
  • cream cheese softened to room temp
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • fresh dill
  • whole lemon
  • fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional garnishes: chopped pistachios, olives, tomatoes, dill

** NOTE: I used 2 garlic cloves in this batch which was about 1 heaping tablespoon, grated. This gave me the strong garlic flavor I was looking for but I would suggest you start small and build the garlic flavor so it’s not overwhelming. 

Garlic Feta Dip on white plate garnished with olive oil and chopped pistachios

how to make Garlic Feta Dip:

Add the softened cream cheese, plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, dill and lemon juice and zest to a medium size bowl. Using a hand mixer, blender or immersion blender, combine the ingredients. Once the dip is smooth smooth and creamy, grate in the garlic and crumble in the feta cheese, mixing by hand.

Season the dip with fresh cracked black pepper to taste then transfer it to a serving bowl or plate. Garnish with a light drizzle of olive oil and if you’d like, some chopped pistachios, Kalamata olives or dill and serve with warm toasted pita or some bright fresh vegetables.

overhead view of creamy white garlic feta dip on white plate with pita and bright orange carrots

Looking for more Greek inspired recipes?

Easy Baklava Cups – mini phyllo cups filled with three kinds of nuts blanketed in an irresistible, buttery honey-cinnamon blend. All the delicious flavor as the full size classic dessert but way less work! 

Hummus without Tahini – delicious, creamy – loaded with garlic and lemon flavor. Just 6 ingredients and way better than the packaged stuff in just 10 minutes.

Grilled Greek Style Chicken Kabobs – marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil and herbs, skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled for delicious Greek inspired flavor.

So the story ends with the contents of the refrigerator emptied, a second birthday in the books and the memories of another great vacation.

Happiest of birthdays sweet girl. Be kind. It’s underrated . . . dream big and enjoy every bite of life. We love you!

Enjoy!

pinterest pin showing creamy white garlic feta dip served with pita wedges and baby carrots

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Garlic Feta Dip ~ loaded with the bold Mediterranean flavors of garlic and feta, balanced with fresh lemon and dill in a creamy dip. Serve with warm toasted pita and veggies.

Garlic Feta Dip

Creamy whipped ~ healthy ~ appetizer loaded with the bold flavors of garlic and feta, balanced with fresh lemon and dill. Serve it up with warm, lightly toasted pita and veggies
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: A Gouda Life

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-3 cloves garlic grated ** see NOTE below
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • zest from half of one lemon
  • fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped pistachios olives, tomatoes, dill
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Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer combine the softened cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil, dill, lemon juice and zest. Grate in the garlic and fold in the feta cheese. 
  • Season with fresh cracked black pepper to taste then transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a light drizzle of olive oil and (optional) chopped pistachios, Kalamata olives or dill. 
  • Serve with warm toasted pita or vegetables.
  • ** NOTE: Garlic cloves vary in size. I used 2 cloves in this batch which was about 1 heaping tablespoon of grated garlic. This gave me the strong garlic flavor I was looking for but I would suggest you start small and build the garlic flavor so it’s not overwhelming.
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Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg


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  1. Jodi says

    March 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    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

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    • Bernie says

      March 23, 2018 at 7:44 pm

      Thanks so much Jodi!! It’ll be warm soon — let’s make it happen 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jo Anne says

    October 21, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Bernie says

      October 22, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      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.

      Reply
  3. Mary says

    December 12, 2018 at 10:14 am

    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..

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    • Bernie says

      December 12, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Mary – thank you for the follow up — I didn’t know this myself. Always appreciate good information!

      Reply
  4. Lauren says

    March 12, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    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.

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    • Bernie says

      March 12, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      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.

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