Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
A creamy, tangy whipped feta dip blended with Greek yogurt and topped with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes. Perfect for serving with pita, crackers, or fresh veggies as a healthy and delicious appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block feta cheese
- 0.5 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or oregano
- to taste salt and black pepper
- for garnish fresh basil leaves (optional)
- for serving toasted baguette slices or pita chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, fresh thyme (or oregano), salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 15-20 minutes, until soft, blistered, and just starting to burst.
- Meanwhile, crumble the block feta cheese into a food processor.
- Add Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper to the processor.
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed for an even consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra lemon juice as preferred.
- Transfer the whipped feta dip to a serving bowl.
- Top the dip with warm roasted tomatoes and their juices.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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