Mediterranean Whipped Feta Dip
This Mediterranean Whipped Feta Dip is one of those effortlessly impressive recipes that comes together in minutes but tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. Creamy, tangy whipped feta is balanced with bright lemon and finished with juicy pomegranate seeds, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs for the perfect mix of flavors and textures. Thanks to the combination of feta and Greek yogurt, it delivers protein and calcium while olive oil and herbs add heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. It’s rich, fresh, and satisfying—ideal as a better-for-you appetizer, snack, or side for entertaining or an easy weeknight upgrade.
Mediterranean Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients:
6-8 oz or about 1 1/2 cups feta cheese
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1/2 - 1 lemon (start with 1/2 and then add more after blending and tasting if needed)
2/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/3 cup chopped roasted and salted pistachios
2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
pinch of black pepper
drizzle of olive oil
options: drizzle of honey or hot honey
Instructions:
Add feta, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a mini food processor and blend until smooth. If you need to make it thicker, add a little more feta. If you need to make it thinner, add a little more greek yogurt. Add more lemon juice if desired.
Spread the whipped feta on a large plate or serving dish. Top with pomegranate seeds, followed by pistachios, mint and feta. Top with cracked pepper and drizzle with olive oil and optional honey/hot honey.
Pair with crackers, pita, or sliced bread for serving.