Whipped Feta Lemon-Mint Drizzle (Printable Version)

Creamy whipped feta cheese enhanced with a fresh lemon and mint drizzle, ideal for entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Whipped Feta

01 - 7 oz crumbled feta cheese
02 - 3.5 oz softened cream cheese
03 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
04 - 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
05 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
06 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Lemon-Mint Drizzle

07 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
08 - Zest of 1 lemon
09 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
11 - Pinch of sea salt

→ To Serve

12 - Pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables

# Steps:

01 - Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Spoon the whipped feta into a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spatula.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, chopped mint, and sea salt until combined.
04 - Evenly spoon the lemon-mint drizzle over the whipped feta.
05 - Present immediately alongside pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Super quick to make in just 10 minutes
  • Mediterranean flavors and refreshing herbs make this dip vibrant and crowd-pleasing
02 -
  • Contains dairy from feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt
  • This dip is naturally gluten-free unless served with wheat-based dippers
03 -
  • Use reduced-fat cream cheese and yogurt for a lighter dip
  • Add chili flakes to the drizzle for gentle heat or swap mint for dill or parsley for a flavor twist
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