Whipped Feta Dip

Homemade-ish Dips, Episode 1
Recipe provided by Lauren Hodgen

Need an easy appetizer that feels a little elevated? This whipped feta dip comes together in minutes with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and After Noon Foods Garden Greek dressing.

" The perfect elevated-but-easy dip for your next hosting moment or last-minute get-together.

Ingredients

For the whipped feta dip

• 1 oz block of feta cheese
• 1 small container of plain Greek yogurt
• Zest of 1 lemon
• ½ stick pack of After Noon Foods Garden Greek dressing
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, drizzled into the food processor until creamy
• Fresh mint, chopped, for topping
• Toasted pine nuts, for topping

For the pita chips

• Remaining ½ stick pack of After Noon Foods Garden Greek dressing
• Olive oil, as needed
• 2 rounds of pita bread, cut into quarters

Instructions

Make the whipped feta dip

1. Add the feta, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, and ½ stick pack of After Noon Foods Garden Greek dressing to a food processor.
2. Blend until combined, slowly drizzling in olive oil until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
3. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.

Make the Garden Greek pita chips

1. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ stick pack of Garden Greek dressing with olive oil.
2. Cut the pita rounds into quarters and brush with the dressing and olive oil mixture.
3. Arrange on a baking sheet and broil for 2–4 minutes, watching closely, until golden and toasted. Flip if needed to toast both sides.

Plate and serve

1. Spread the whipped feta dip into a shallow serving bowl.
2. Drizzle with any remaining olive oil from the dressing mixture.
3. Top with chopped fresh mint and toasted pine nuts.
4. Serve with warm, toasted pita chips and enjoy!

⚡ Tip: Keep a close eye on the pita under the broiler, as it can go from golden to burnt quickly.

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