Description
Mediterranean-inspired “creamy feta and dill dressing” blends tangy cheese with fresh herbs for a flavor explosion. Drizzle this silky sauce over salads, grilled vegetables, or use as a zesty dip that elevates simple ingredients with Mediterranean charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dairy Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup (60 g) crumbled feta cheese
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 24 tablespoons (360 ml) water (to thin as needed)
Herbs, Spices, and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried dill)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Gather fresh feta cheese, dill, and remaining ingredients to create a vibrant, creamy dressing that will elevate any salad or vegetable dish.
- Transfer all components except water into a high-powered blender or food processor, ensuring a thorough incorporation of flavors.
- Pulse and blend the mixture until a smooth, velvety consistency emerges, breaking down the feta cheese and herbs into a uniform texture.
- Evaluate the dressing’s thickness and gradually introduce water, one tablespoon at a time, blending between additions to achieve the perfect pour-able consistency.
- Taste the dressing critically, allowing your palate to guide subtle seasoning adjustments with additional salt, bright lemon juice, or fragrant dill as needed.
- Pour the dressing into a clean, airtight glass container, ready to drizzle over crisp greens or use as a luxurious dipping sauce.
- Refrigerate the dressing, which will maintain its fresh flavor and creamy texture for up to five days, ensuring a quick and delicious condiment is always at hand.
Notes
- Ensure feta cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and optimal creamy texture.
- Use fresh dill for the most vibrant and aromatic flavor profile in the dressing.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the feta to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Customize the dressing by adding roasted garlic or a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra flavor kick that elevates salads and vegetable dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg