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Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Red Pepper

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A quick and easy creamy whipped feta dip blended with roasted red peppers and fresh herbs, perfect for parties and snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225 grams) crumbled feta cheese (preferably packed in brine)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) roasted red peppers, jarred or homemade, drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 grams) full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Salt, optional and to taste

Instructions

  1. Drain the roasted red peppers well to avoid excess moisture. Crumble the feta cheese into chunks for easier blending. Chop the parsley and dill finely, and mince the garlic clove.
  2. In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta and roasted red peppers. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the ingredients.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Blend continuously for about 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy with a whipped, spreadable texture.
  4. Taste the dip and add freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Add a pinch of salt only if necessary.
  5. Transfer the whipped mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the chopped parsley and dill to keep the herbs bright and fresh.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and the dip firm up slightly (optional but recommended).
  7. Spoon into a serving bowl and drizzle a little olive oil on top if desired. Garnish with extra herbs or a few small roasted pepper strips for presentation.

Notes

Drain roasted red peppers well to avoid watery dip. Use good-quality, moist feta for best whipped texture. Add salt cautiously as feta can be salty. Chill dip for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. If dip is too thick after chilling, stir in a teaspoon of water or olive oil to loosen.

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Keywords: feta dip, whipped feta, roasted red pepper dip, party dip, creamy dip, easy appetizer, Mediterranean dip

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