The Best Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip Appetizer
Bursting with a blend of fresh herbs, this green goddess whipped feta dip is a bright and fresh appetizer guests are sure to enjoy!
Easy to make, you can have this dip appetizer ready in under 10 minutes.
Serve alongside seasonal vegetables, chips or crackers for the most delightful and delicious whipped feta appetizer.
While I love my popular Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip, this green goddess whipped feta dip is more fresh for the Spring and Summer seasons.
Why you’ll love this green goddess whipped feta
- It’s quick, fresh and easy to make!
- You can serve it as an appetizer according to your tastes – with veggies, chips, crackers or a combination of all of them.
- It’s perfect to serve as an appetizer dip but also great as a dressing for salad or dipping sauce for fries.
- Easy to mix and match other fresh herbs with whatever you have on hand!
Ingredients needed to make this green goddess dip recipe
Feta cheese: crumbled feta cheese is the base of this creamy dip recipe
Greek yogurt: plain Greek yogurt adds creaminess to this delicious dip
Fresh herbs: use a combination of fresh basil, fresh mint and fresh dill is a delightful flavour combination for this dip
Chives: you can use chopped chives or green onions in this appetizer recipe
Lemon: lemon juice helps to blend the dip and adds a hint of brightness
Olive oil: olive oil helps to smoothen the dip when blended
Seasonings: fresh garlic cloves and a pinch of chili flakes round out the seasonings in this recipe
Step by step process to make this appetizer
Step 1: Into the bowl of a food processor combine all of the ingredients and blend until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if desired. Alternatively you can use a hand blender or high-speed blender to make this dip.
Step 2: Serve with a selection of fresh veggies, sea-salted chips or crackers for a delightful appetizer!
Step 3: Store the dip in the fridge in an airtight container or jar for up to 3 days.
Expert tips
- This recipe is quite flexible in terms of which herbs you use. Fresh cilantro and fresh parsley are good substitutes. Just make sure to substitute the same amount of herbs if using one different than what’s listed in the recipe.
- If you have leftover dip, use water to thin some of it out and use it as a salad dressing with lettuce of choice.
- Serving suggestions: make a vegetable board with lots of seasonal vegetables; serve with your favourite chips or crackers
- Use this as a sauce with your favourite grain bowls or as a dipping sauce for fries!
- If you don’t have a food processor, don’t fret! You can use a hand/immersion blender to combine the whipped feta ingredients or even a hand mixer.
Variation: High Protein Green Goddess Dip
Make a high protein version of this green goddess dip! Swap out some of the feta cheese for cottage cheese, a high protein powerhouse. About 1/4 of the high protein dip has 13 grams of protein. Find the full high protein recipe variation in the recipe card below!
Common questions
Can I use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt?
YES! Sour cream is a good substitute for the Greek yogurt in this whipped feta dip. Alternatively, add another protein boost by using cottage cheese instead of yogurt.
How do I make crostini to serve with this dip?
To make your own crostini: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a bread knife to slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the bread slices with olive oil on one side and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes until toasted.
Can I make this ahead of time?
YES! Make it up to one day ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving in a bowl or on a plate.
Storage
This dip is best enjoyed the day it’s made but you can store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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The Best Green Goddess Whipped Feta Dip Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
- 1/3 cup packed fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- pinch chili flakes
Variation: High Protein Green Goddess Dip
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup packed fresh mint
- 1/3 cup packed fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped chives or green onions
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup 1-2% cottage cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add in the garlic and onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they start to brown.
- Add in your frozen peas, salt and pepper and stir occasionally, for about 1 minute.
- Next, pour in the vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high for about 5 minutes until it comes to a boil.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let sit 5-10 minutes to cool slightly.
- Then, blend the soup in the pot using an immersion blender or in batches using a stand blender.
- Once the soup is blended, heat on medium-low in the pot for about 5 minutes, taste and add additional salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve with a drizzle of greek yogurt, your favourite crackers or grilled cheese!
Notes
- Chicken tacos: serve chicken with grilled tortillas, avocados, salsa, fresh cilantro, cabbage coleslaw mix and cilantro.
- Chicken bowls: serve with rice, pickled onions and cilantro.
- Serve with grilled veggies and your favourite grain.
- Chicken burrito bowls: serve with brown rice, black beans, chopped romaine lettuce, corn, avocado and shredded cheese.
- Make these barbecue chicken nachos with this chili lime chicken for an extra boost of flavour!
Wow this is so good. I didn’t have mint or fresh dill so I omitted the mint and used dried dill and measured the other herbs with my heart. This is so bright and delicious. I’m planning to use it as a spread in my vegetarian wraps 😋
I’m so happy to hear this! Love the idea of using this dip as a spread in wraps – YUM!