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Easy Whipped Feta Dip (5 Minutes, 3 Ingredients)

Name: Easy Whipped Feta Dip (5 Minutes, 3 Ingredients)
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Feta cheese; 3/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 Tbsp olive oil (plus more for serving); zest from 1 lemon; 6 mint leaves (chopped); red pepper flakes; hot honey; pistachios (chopped)

January 2, 2026 - By Jen Casey

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This Mediterranean-inspired Whipped Feta Dip is zesty, fresh, and comes together in minutes, without the need for an oven and with just 3 ingredients. Pair it with chicken skewers, warm pita bread, or veggie sticks for an easy, healthy appetizer.

Why you will love this recipe

No need to turn the oven on! This recipe requires no cooking or heating
Comes together with a handful of fresh ingredients
Is a great source of protein and calcium for bone health
Is free from gluten and refined ingredients

Ingredients you will need

Greek Yogurt | 3/4 cup of thick yogurt that has some fat content

Feta cheese | You will need one 8oz block

Olive oil | 2 tablespoons, plus more for serving

Optional additions: Lemon zest, red pepper flakes, fresh mint leaves, hot honey, pistachios

How to make whipped feta dip

In the bowl of a food processor, crumble the block of feta cheese and add in the Greek yogurt
Puree it for about 30 seconds, then add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Continue to blend for another 30 seconds
Transfer the creamy dip to a serving bowl and smooth out the top with the back of a spoon or spatula. Drizzle on more olive oil and garnish with lemon zest, red pepper flakes, chopped pistachios, and freshly chopped mint leaves. For even more heat, drip some hot honey generously over the top

What to serve this healthy dip with

Chicken, beef or lamb skewers
Warm pita bread or crackers
Sliced cucumber, carrot sticks, cherry tomatoes, and celery
Roasted lemon potatoes
Use it as a base in wraps or sandwiches