Whipped Feta Dip
The versatility of whipped feta dip knows no bounds. From fancy charcuterie boards to casual picnics, and everything in between, this dip is a must-have for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 pound feta cheese
- 1/4 pound cream cheese
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/4 cup 2 fl oz olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cucumbers 1 1/2 pounds
- 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- pinch of salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
For serving:
- Pita bread or baguette slices
Instructions
- In a large bowl place the feta cheese and pour the water over it. Тhe water should cover the feta cheese. Let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then drain and cut it into medium pieces on the plate.1 pound feta cheese
- Place the feta cheese in the food processor or blender and process until creamy. Add the cream cheese, heavy cream, half of the olive oil and half of the lemon juice. Process until all ingredients are well combined. Refrigerate for about 1 hour.1/4 pound cream cheese, 2 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 cup 2 fl oz olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice
- On the cutting board cut off the edges of the cucumbers. Тhen cut them in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the cucumbers into small cubes.2 cucumbers
- Place the cucumber cubes in a medium bowl and add the rest of the olive oil and lemon juice. Add dried oregano, salt and pepper.pinch of salt, pinch of ground black pepper, 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- When the cheese mixture is ready, pour in a bowl and serve with the cucumbers and pita bread or baguette slices.Pita bread or baguette slices
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 543IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 1mg
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