What is feta dip made of?

All you do is blend feta, cream cheese, a smidge of garlic, lemon zest and olive oil in a food processor, then spread it on a plate and sprinkle/drizzle with toppings. It all just takes a lazy 30 seconds.

What is the difference between feta and Greek feta?

French Feta is made with Lacaune sheep's milk (if you remember, that's the sheep breed used for Roquefort production). It has a softer and creamier texture that Greek Feta and a milder, less tangy flavor (though it's sharper than Israeli Feta).

What is the difference between Greek feta and French feta?

She explained that French feta, made of 100% sheep's milk, is the least salty of the three. Bulgarian may be made of sheep and/or goat, while Greek feta will be primarily sheep's milk and sometimes up to 30% goat's milk ― both are a little saltier than French.

What exactly is feta cheese?

Feta is a white cheese typically made from sheep's milk or a combination of sheep's and goat's milk . The goat's milk is responsible for the firmness of the cheese. The more goat's milk it has, the firmer it gets.

What is feta cheese soaked in?

Feta is a white crumbly cheese traditionally made of sheep's or goat's milk. It's cured and stored in brine (a solution of salt dissolved in water) , but once opened, it can dry out or spoil quickly. To make it last longer, here's how to make your own brine.

Is feta the same as Queso?

Queso fresco is made by curdling the milk with an acid like vinegar or lemon juice, leading to its fresh taste and mild tanginess. Feta, conversely, relies on natural fermentation, resulting in its characteristically sharp and salty flavor.

Are feta cheese good for you?

While feta cheese provides you with an excellent source of nutrients like calcium and protein, it also contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat . Feta is lower in fat than many other cheeses, however, and is considered a reasonable option to eat in moderation.

Herbed Feta Dip Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 12/07/2015Updated: 10/16/2023

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This herbed feta dip recipe will be the star of your next holiday 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.

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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.

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PS: If you like this dip, you’ll love my lemon dill whipped feta!

Need more dips for entertaining:
I gotcha covered! Here’s some of my favorites:
Two Ingredient Cranberry Salsa
Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Dip
Hot Caprese Dip Recipe
Ginger Wasabi Edamame Hummus
Cheddar Leek Dip
Spinach Dip

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Recipe

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Ingredients

▢ 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature for 1-2 hours
▢ 2 tablespoons water
▢ 12 ounces full fat cow’s milk feta cheese
▢ 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
▢ 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint
▢ 1/4 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 (will appear grainy – 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 – I love the fresh flavor of it.
You can also add the herbs to the food processor and blend them in – it makes this dip a really pretty green color.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tablespoons, Calories: 41kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 111mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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Bonnie McGinnis says
November 7, 2019 at 8:22 pm
I love this dip, so easy and so fresh tasting with all the herbs. A winner for sure!
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