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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Appetizers

    Lemon Feta Dip

    Published: Jun 23, 2014 ยท Updated: May 26, 2019 ยท Post may contain affiliate links

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    Incredibly easy and really tasty Lemon Feta Dip that has only 5 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Serve with watermelon for an extra refreshing app.

    blue bowl with Lemon Feta Dip, sliced carrots, bell peppers, and celery, lemons

    Get excited because this recipe is incredibly simple. It has 5 ingredients and it takes less than 5 minutes to make. Oh and it's quite tasty.

    Over Memorial Day weekend, my cousin made this for us as an appetizer and we were all fighting over the bowl. I may or may not have considered just using my finger for dipping... I mean I was with family...

    sliced bell peppers, celery and carrots, lemons, and blue bowl with lemon feta dip and celery

    Anywho, this stuff is gooooooood

    Basically, you just put feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil into a food processor. Give it a good whirl, maybe scraping down the sides a few times, and you're ready to go.

    Fun fact: be sure you zest your lemon before you cut it to squeeze the juice out of it. It'll make it so much easier.

    plate with lemon feta dip in a blue bowl with sliced veggies and lemons

    My cousin found the recipe on Pinterest and did make the comment that she would probably use less olive oil than the original recipe called for next time because she didn't feel like it needed as much. And I agree, so I made some adjustments to my version.

    Honestly, there isn't much else to write about this recipe. It's so simple, it's silly.

    feta dip in a blue bowl topped with olive oil and red pepper flakes with sliced veggies and lemons

    If you make it and want to eat it immediately, it will be a little runnier - making it more like a sauce. After it is refrigerated it hardens up a little, making it a more durable consistency - like a spread.

    There really isn't a wrong or right way with this stuff. It's good when it's saucier and when it's thicker. Basically, it's just plain good, in a really good way.

    Lemon Feta Dip from Living Well Kitchen

    Lemon Feta Dip

    Incredibly easy and really tasty Lemon Feta Dip that has only 5 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Great to bring to summer parties
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 7 ounces feta crumbled {about 1 cup}
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 small clove garlic minced
    • red pepper flakes optional
    • sliced veggies or crackers for serving

    Instructions

    • Add the feta, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic to the bowl of a mini food processor. Blend until completely smooth; you may have to scrape down the sides a few times.
    • Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Can serve immediately or refrigerate {which will cause the dip to be a little firmer}. Serve with sliced veggies or crackers.

    Notes

    Makes 1 cup
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Lemon Feta Dip
    Serving Size
     
    0.25 cup
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    196
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    18
    g
    28
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    50
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    44
    mg
    15
    %
    Sodium
     
    554
    mg
    24
    %
    Potassium
     
    31
    mg
    1
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    7
    g
    14
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    210
    IU
    4
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3.8
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    245
    mg
    25
    %
    Iron
     
    0.3
    mg
    2
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

      June 24, 2014 at 1:34 pm

      Yummy! And so easy too.

      Reply
      • Meme says

        June 27, 2014 at 9:27 am

        It really is! ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

      June 24, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      This dip is so simple, but I love that you combined the feta and lemon flavors. Will have to try this soon!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        June 25, 2014 at 10:37 am

        Thanks Lisa! They combine so well together; it's hard not to make this dip every time I have feta in my fridge. But I don't think that's a bad thing ๐Ÿ˜‰

        Reply

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