Quick and Easy Appetizer: Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

If you are looking for a delicious dip to serve with crackers, veggies, and charcuterie, this quick and easy appetizer Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes recipe is one you should try.

It is good enough to bring to a party or get together and you can make it in just a few minutes.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4

Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe Ingredients:

• 8 oz. Feta cheese, room temperature
• ½ c. sour cream
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1 T. lemon zest, preferably organic
• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove
• ½ t. dried thyme
• ½ t. dried oregano
• ½ t. dried dill
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• 2-3 fresh dill sprigs, for garnish

Tip: Feta cheese blends easier at room temperature, so plan to remove it from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before preparing this recipe. If necessary, add a small amount of water, a little at a time, to the mixture until the desired consistency is reached.

To serve:

• Cherry or grape tomatoes
• Pitted whole black olives
• Gluten-free crackers

Instructions

Step 1: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine Feta cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and dried dill. Process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. 

**See note above regarding adding a little water, if necessary, to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 2: Taste and season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine. 

Step 3: Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately with tomatoes, black olives, and/or gluten-free crackers for dipping. 

Be sure to also try – Corn Dip with Mexican-Style Sour Cream

Enjoy!

Quick and Easy Appetizer: Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

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If you are looking for a delicious dip to serve with crackers, veggies, and charcuterie, this quick and easy appetizer Whipped Feta Dip with Black Olives and Cherry Tomatoes recipe is one you should try.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 8 oz. Feta cheese room temperature
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 3 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1 T. lemon zest preferably organic
• 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large garlic clove
• 1/2 t. dried thyme
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. dried dill
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 2-3 fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine Feta cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, and dried dill. Process for 2-3 minutes or until smooth.
• Taste and season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and pulse to combine.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh dill. Serve immediately with tomatoes, black olives, and/or gluten-free crackers for dipping.

Notes

1. Feta cheese blends easier at room temperature, so plan to remove it from the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes before preparing this recipe. If necessary, add a small amount of water, a little at a time, to the mixture until the desired consistency is reached.

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