Made with a blend of feta cheese, cream cheese, and cottage cheese, this easy Greek Whipped Feta Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion! Made with fresh herbs, lemon, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
There is never a shortage of feta cheese in my refrigerator, so making this dip was a no brainer way to use it up!
Aimee’s Recipe Notes
Taste & Texture: creamy feta cheese topped with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts.
Make Ahead: this dip can be served immediately, or make it 24 hours ahead of time to really let the flavors mingle.
Ingredient Swap: skip the cottage cheese and use Greek yogurt instead.
Tools needed: I use an electric mixer to really get a good whip of the ingredients. A food processor would work great as well.
Important Ingredient Notes
The full ingredient list is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here are some highlights.
- Cream cheese – Let this soften to room temperature so it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Feta cheese – You can buy crumbles or crumble your own block of feta cheese.
- Cottage cheese – Adds protein and creaminess to the dip.
- Lemon – You’ll need the juice and the zest, so zest the lemon first to make it easier! Use my tips on how to zest a lemon.
- Fresh herbs – I use a mix of dill and parsley, but mint also pair well with the flavors in this Greek feta dip.
- Crushed red pepper flakes – Feel free to adjust the amount to your liking.
- Cucumber and cherry tomatoes – These add texture and a pop of color.
- Pine nuts – For nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
- Extra virgin olive oil – A drizzle of oil is the perfect finishing touch.
How to Make Greek Feta Dip
Prepare the Feta Dip Base:
- Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Dip:
- Spoon the cheese mixture onto a serving dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Top with the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and pine nuts.
- Sprinkle the remaining dill over the top and drizzle with olive oil.
What to Serve With Greek Feta Dip
I love serving this dip with my Homemade Bagel Chips and pita chips, but baguette rounds or crostini work well too. You can also serve it with crackers and fresh veggies, like colorful mini peppers.
Serve as a side to grilled chicken tenders, or on a pita with homemade greek gyros.
Tips and Tricks
- Switch up the toppings by adding your favorite Greek-inspired add-ons! Try roasted red peppers, olives, or fresh oregano.
- Prepare the feta dip base a day ahead and store it covered in the fridge. Add the toppings and olive oil just before serving.
- If you have leftovers, they’ll keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Whipped Feta Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese, about 6 ounce
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 Tablespoons fresh dill, divided
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup diced cucumber
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in fourths
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, feta, and cottage cheese until light and fluffy. Add in lemon zest, juice, salt, 2 Tablespoons of the fresh dill, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Spoon mixture onto a serving dish. Top with cucumber, tomatoes, and pine nuts. Sprinkle with remaining 1 Tablespoon of fresh dill and drizzle the top with olive oil.
- Serve with pita chips (or my homemade bagel chips).
Notes
- Step one can be made a day in advance and stored in a covered bowl in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, proceed with step 2.
- Store dip in refrigerator. Enjoy within 2 days.
- See blog post for more recipe tips and how-to photos.
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