Whipped Feta and Avocado Dip
Whipped Feta and Avocado Dip
Ingredients
For the Whipped Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
- pita bread or crackers, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the crumbled feta cheese, scooped avocado flesh, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Process the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed. You might want a pinch more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Transfer the whipped feta and avocado dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil for a glossy finish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Garnish the dip with chopped fresh dill and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités.
⏱️ 3 min
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Whipped Feta and Avocado Dip
Ingredients
For the Whipped Dip
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
- pita bread or crackers, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the crumbled feta cheese, scooped avocado flesh, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in the bowl of a food processor.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Process the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice to ensure everything is well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning as needed. You might want a pinch more salt, pepper, or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Transfer the whipped feta and avocado dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil for a glossy finish.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Garnish the dip with chopped fresh dill and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités.
⏱️ 3 min