Creamy Avocado Feta (Printable Version)
Velvety avocado and feta blended with lime and yogurt for a quick, tangy spread in 10 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional
→ Dairy
05 - 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
→ Extras
06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add avocado flesh, crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and olive oil to a food processor or blender.
02 - Process the mixture until creamy and fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
03 - Incorporate black pepper and salt to taste, then blend again until completely smooth.
04 - Stir in chopped cilantro by hand for added freshness if desired.
05 - Spoon the dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, and serve alongside pita chips, vegetable sticks, or crusty bread.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- This dip comes together astonishingly quickly—no heat required and hardly any cleanup.
- Both creamy and tangy, it wins over everyone from health nuts to cheese lovers.
02 -
- Once, I blended the dip for too long and the texture turned almost like mayo—short pulses keep it light and fluffy.
- I discovered that letting the dip sit for five minutes after blending melds the flavors perfectly.
03 -
- Use a spatula to scrape every bit out of the blender—you don’t want to leave any behind.
- For ultimate creaminess, blend the feta and Greek yogurt first, then add avocado and continue pulsing.