Feta Cheese Dip with Lemon, Herbs, and Toasted Sesame Seeds Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Feta Cheese Dip combines tangy feta, Greek yogurt, and a blend of herbs and spices for a versatile appetizer or condiment. Perfect for serving with crunchy vegetable crudités, warm pita, chips, or as a tasty spread on sandwiches and burgers, it comes together quickly in just five minutes using a food processor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 5 ounces feta cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper chili flakes, plus extra for garnish
Garnish and Serving
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Vegetable crudité or warmed pita or chips, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cube the feta cheese and chop the garlic cloves finely to ensure even blending and a smooth texture in the dip.
- Blend Dip: Place the cubed feta, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, chopped garlic, oregano, thyme, dill, black pepper, and red pepper chili flakes into a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Run on low speed until all ingredients are well blended and combined into a creamy consistency.
- Plate and Garnish: Pour the dip into an attractive serving bowl or dish. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top, sprinkle with additional red pepper chili flakes, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped flat-leaf parsley for added flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Serve the feta cheese dip alongside fresh vegetable crudités, warm pita bread, chips, crackers, or use it as a flavorful condiment for burgers or sandwiches.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, process longer or add a small splash of water or milk if needed.
- The dip can be made a few hours ahead and chilled, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
