Description
A silky, vibrant, and flavorful dip made with block feta, jarred roasted red peppers, and Greek yogurt. It requires zero cooking and comes together in minutes, making it perfect for entertaining or lazy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese (packed in brine)
- 1 jar (approx. 14 oz) roasted red peppers, drained well
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (divided)
Instructions
- Drain the roasted red peppers thoroughly in a colander and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Chop into quarters if necessary.
- Add the block of feta cheese (broken into chunks), drained roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes to a food processor.
- Pulse a few times to break up the feta and combine ingredients into a rough, chunky mixture.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dip.
- Process for another 30-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and silky. Scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice for brightness or water/olive oil if the texture is too thick.
- Transfer the dip to a bowl and fold in half of the chopped parsley. Reserve the rest for garnish.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.
- Serve drizzled with extra olive oil and garnished with remaining parsley and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use block feta, not pre-crumbled, for the smoothest texture. Ensure roasted red peppers are drained and patted dry to prevent a watery dip. This dip tastes better after chilling for an hour. Do not freeze as the dairy may separate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: whipped feta dip, roasted red pepper dip, appetizer, no cook recipe, vegetarian dip, party food, easy dip