Greek Feta Yogurt Dip is tangy, creamy, and delightfully healthy. Serve with fresh crudités or crackers for a simple appetizer or snack.
This Greek-style feta yogurt dip was inspired by a version I first tried from a store. Curious about an authentic Greek feta dip, I asked at a local Greek market. The manager recommended a simple mixture of feta, garlic, olive oil, and oregano, and insisted that adding yogurt was unnecessary. He said yogurt is often used to stretch an expensive cheese.
I decided to experiment at home. To keep some texture, I pulsed the feta briefly in a food processor to crumble it, then reserved half of the crumbles. The remaining feta I blended with good-quality extra virgin olive oil, a splash of lemon juice, za’atar seasoning, and a pinch of black pepper. I chose to add non-fat Greek yogurt to create a creamier, lighter dip and to balance the richness of the feta.
This dip works well alongside hummus and muhammara, or simply paired with raw vegetables and crackers for an easy party platter.
Feta Yogurt Dip with Za’atar
Ingredients
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2
garlic cloves
minced -
1/2
pound
feta cheese
about 1 1/3 cup -
2
tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil -
1
cup
non-fat Greek yogurt -
1/4
teaspoon
lemon juice - dash of black pepper
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1
teaspoon
za’atar seasoning plus more for garnish
Instructions
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Place garlic, feta, and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until the cheese is coarsely crumbled. Remove half the crumbled feta into a bowl. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper, and za’atar to the food processor and blend until nearly smooth. Combine the blended mixture with the reserved feta crumbles and stir to incorporate. Spoon into a serving bowl and finish with a sprinkle of additional za’atar.