Creamy Spicy Feta Dip (Printable)

Creamy feta blended with spicy peppers and Greek yogurt creates this zesty Mediterranean dip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 3.5 oz Greek yogurt (full-fat preferred)

→ Vegetables & Peppers

03 - 1 medium red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped (or 1-2 roasted hot red peppers)
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

→ Pantry

05 - 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Extra olive oil
10 - Crushed red pepper flakes
11 - Chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine crumbled feta, chopped chili pepper, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt.
02 - Mash together with a fork or pulse in a food processor until the dip is creamy but still slightly chunky.
03 - Add olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. Mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning or heat as desired.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley if desired.
05 - Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crudités, or as part of a mezze platter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but tastes like something youve been laboring over for hours
  • The heat level is completely customizable based on your pepper tolerance
  • It keeps beautifully and actually tastes better the next day when flavors meld
02 -
  • The dip will seem too thick at first but the olive oil and lemon juice will transform it into something silky
  • Taste your chili pepper before adding it, as heat levels vary dramatically
  • Room temperature ingredients blend much more easily than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a potato masher instead of a fork for faster, more even blending
  • Toast your pita bread with a little olive oil for extra texture contrast

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