Description
Homemade paprika and feta dip brings Mediterranean flavors to your table with creamy, tangy goodness. Greek cheese and smoky spices combine for a quick, irresistible appetizer you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain Greek yogurt
- 12 tbsps roasted red pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill)
Instructions
- Preparation: Assemble all ingredients and ready a food processor or high-powered blender for creating a smooth, flavorful dip.
- Blending: Combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, spices, garlic, and lemon juice in the blender, pulsing until achieving a velvety, uniform texture while occasionally scraping the container sides to ensure complete integration.
- Seasoning: Refine the flavor profile by carefully tasting and adjusting with salt, black pepper, paprika, and additional citrus notes to perfectly balance the dip’s taste.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently incorporate roasted red peppers, introducing a subtle sweetness and vibrant dimension to the creamy mixture.
- Presentation: Transfer the whipped dip to a serving dish, artfully drizzling olive oil and sprinkling smoked paprika to create an visually appealing finish. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or chives for an aromatic flourish.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow flavors to harmonize and develop a more nuanced, sophisticated taste before serving to guests.
Notes
- Optimize Cheese Texture: Use room temperature feta for smoother blending and more consistent dip texture.
- Control Spice Balance: Start with small amounts of paprika and gradually adjust to prevent overpowering the delicate feta flavor.
- Ensure Smooth Consistency: Scrape blender sides frequently during mixing to prevent chunky patches and achieve uniform dip.
- Chill for Enhanced Flavor: Refrigeration helps ingredients meld, intensifying the overall taste profile and creating a more refined appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg