Description
This Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer that pairs perfectly with chips, crostini, or veggies. The roasted garlic adds a rich depth of flavor to the tangy feta and yogurt mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
For the roasted garlic:
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the whipped feta yogurt:
- ¾–1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk preferred)
- 4 ounces feta, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground salt and pepper, to taste
To garnish:
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh chopped leafy herbs, such as parsley, chives or dill
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Prepare the garlic: Peel the outer layers of the garlic head. Cut off the top of the cloves, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 40 minutes.
- Make the whipped feta yogurt dip: Squeeze out the roasted garlic, then blend with yogurt, feta, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- This dip can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize the herbs and seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Roasted Garlic Whipped Feta Dip, appetizer, feta dip, garlic dip, Mediterranean flavors
