Whipped Feta Dip
Summertime calls for appetizers that are: quick, refreshing, and require no ovens! This Whipped Feta Dip fits the bill. Serve it with pita chips, naan bread, or grilled veggies for some serious summer yum. Member’s Mark™ Sea Salt and Black Pepper Grinders add a perfect touch of sophistication, without overpowering the feta/lemon flavor!
What to Serve with Whipped Feta Dip
Whipped feta dip is creamy, tangy, and salty—perfect for pairing with a variety of textures and flavors. Here are some tasty options to serve with it:
Breads & Crackers
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Pita bread or pita chips (toasted or fresh)
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Sourdough or crusty baguette slices
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Flatbread or naan (warm for dipping)
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Seedy crackers or lavash
Veggies (Crudités)
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Cucumber spears
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Cherry tomatoes
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Carrot sticks or rainbow carrots
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Bell pepper strips
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Radishes (whole or halved)
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Blanched asparagus or green beans
Fruits
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Grapes (adds sweetness and freshness)
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Watermelon cubes (especially nice in summer)
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Apple or pear slices (for a sweet-savory bite)
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Figs or dried apricots (for a Mediterranean feel)
Toppings for the Dip (Optional but Elevating)
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Honey drizzle or hot honey
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Chili oil or red pepper flakes
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Toasted pine nuts or walnuts
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Fresh herbs (like dill, thyme, or mint)
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Roasted cherry tomatoes or olives
Proteins (if you want something more substantial)
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Grilled shrimp
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Lamb meatballs or kofta
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Sliced chicken skewers
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Prosciutto or salami
Why Use a Food Processor Instead of a Blender (For This Recipe)
Both a food processor and a blender can puree ingredients, but they each have strengths depending on the task. Here’s why a food processor is better suited for whipped feta dip and similar spreads:
Why Use a Food Processor
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Better for Thick Mixtures
Whipped feta is thick and creamy. A food processor handles dense, sticky mixtures more easily without needing as much liquid to keep things moving. -
Even Texture Without Overmixing
It blends evenly and thoroughly without turning the dip gummy or overly aerated, which can happen in a blender. -
Easier to Scrape and Control
The wider bowl makes it easier to scrape down the sides, adjust ingredients, and check consistency. -
Less Need for Liquid
Blenders rely on liquid to create a vortex for smooth blending. Food processors don’t, which is ideal for spreads like whipped feta.
Why Not a Blender (Usually)
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You may need to add more oil/yogurt just to get it to blend, which can change the texture or flavor.
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It might create uneven results or get stuck at the bottom.
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Tougher to remove thick mixtures from the narrow blender jar.
Bottom Line:
Use a food processor for dips, doughs, and thick spreads. Use a blender for smoothies, soups, and pourable sauces.
Whipped Feta Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz block Feta cheese in brine
- ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
- Juice from half of a lemon
- Member's Mark™ Mediterranean Sea Salt Grinder as desired
- Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder as desired
- Spice Islands® Dill Weed as desired
- Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil as desired
Instructions
- Drain the feta cheese; crumble into pieces and place in a food processor. Add the yogurt, lemon juice and Member's Mark™ Mediterranean Sea Salt Grinder. Blend until smooth.
- Place feta mixture in a bowl. Top with Member's Mark™ Black Pepper Grinder, Spice Islands® Dill Weed, and a drizzle of Member's Mark™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil.