This herbed feta dip recipe will be the star of your next gathering! It’s tangy and unbelievably flavorful thanks to tons of fresh herbs – including one that may surprise you!
Recipe Overview
Why you’ll love it: Full of flavor and absolutely irresistible, this makes the perfect party dip!
How long it takes: 10 minutes
Equipment you’ll need: food processor
Servings: 12
About this herbed feta dip recipe
Since overcoming my dislike of parsley, I’ve transitioned into a slight obsession with it. I use it as a garnish (how 90’s of me, right?), and I adore it in salads. I tear off the parsley leaves whole and add them to the greens. The bright flavor it imparts is a salad game-changer.
It’s only natural I would use my new(ish) love in a herbed feta dip recipe. After all, parsley is the queen of all herbs, is it not? She’s certainly the most popular girl in the class.
I also used chives for a subtle onion flavor and fresh mint. If you’re raising your eyebrow at the mint, just give it a try. It sets this dip apart from other dips.
I made it for my grandparents’ 60th (60th!!!!) wedding anniversary party and my aunt was trying to guess the herbs. She couldn’t guess the mint but she knew there was something in the dip giving it a little extra flavor boost. It’s the mint. Make sure to try it before you discount it.
A touch of garlic powder and plenty of ground black pepper round out this dip. Smooth cream cheese helps bind everything together and make this super spreadable. I’m telling you, it’s going to become your new favorite.
PS: If you like this dip, you’ll love my whipped feta recipe! It’s similar to this dip but without the herbs. Whipped feta can be made ahead and garnished in a variety of ways for a very popular appetizer. It keeps well in the fridge, too!
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Herbed Feta Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons water
- 12 ounces full fat cow’s milk feta cheese (a block of feta works better than crumbled feta)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
- ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cream cheese, feta cheese, water, garlic powder and black pepper. Combine until mostly smooth. It will appear grainy but some remaining texture is good. Spoon this mixture into a bowl and stir in herbs until combined (see notes).
- Taste and add salt as desired.
- Serve with crackers or toasted slices of french bread.
Notes
- Makes about 1 ½ cups.
- Adjust herbs to your liking. If you don’t like chives or mint, feel free to leave them out or try substituting a different herb. I often increase the amount of parsley because I love the fresh flavor.
- You can also add the herbs to the food processor and blend them in to make a really pretty green dip.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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So my husband was the PICKIEST of all eaters when we started dating. I grew up on hummus and he had never tried rice. It was weird. And now he loves all sorts of different foods that he never would have eve tried before he met me. There’s hope for your kiddo yet! And this dip looks amazing. Looks more like dinner to me :)
You had me at feta.
I agree with you that mint is a surprisingly versatile herb paired with others!
Hey if I could eat regular mac & cheese I would totally buy the shape kind and eat it myself!! I remember the shapes being my favorite growing up :)
I need to bring an appetizer to a party Friday nigh, was just thinking about what to bring. The answer is THIS.
My kids are pretty picky, too, which people are always surprised to find out since I’m a blogger! I can keep trying, and hope that one day they love everything as much as I do. And this dip? Dying – feta is one of my favorites!!
I used to be WAY pickier as a kid too. Now I eat ANYTHNG…well, except olives. But there are none of those in here so I could make a MEAL out of this dip! Pinned!
I don’t like olives either! And yes – definitely could make a meal out of this. My neighbor also paired it with grilled chicken on a sandwich. I’m obsessing over that idea and need to make it happen, stat.
I love these dips, sometimes I tempted to make a whole meal out of them,
My sister has 18-month old twins and one will eat anything you put in front of him and the other nothing! My husband was incredibly picky until he met me… Now he’ll happily eat almost anything :)
I don’t know anyone who could say no to this dip!!
What a fabulous, flavorful dip, Rachel! Perfect for all the upcoming holiday gatherings!