Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey and Roasted Tomatoes
A quick and easy creamy whipped feta dip combined with honey and roasted cherry tomatoes, perfect for a flavorful snack or appetizer that balances savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz crumbled feta cheese (sheep’s milk feta recommended)
- 12 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 tbsp honey (mild, floral like clover or wildflower)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or oregano (optional)
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cherry tomatoes and minced garlic with 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast for about 20 minutes until tomatoes are soft and slightly caramelized.
- While tomatoes roast, prepare whipped feta: in a food processor, combine crumbled feta, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. Pulse until smooth and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down sides as needed.
- Let roasted tomatoes and garlic cool slightly. Transfer them to the food processor with whipped feta and pulse a few times to combine, leaving some tomato pieces whole for texture. Alternatively, fold in gently with a spatula for chunkier bites.
- Drizzle honey over the dip and fold gently. Taste and adjust seasoning with more black pepper or lemon juice if desired.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Optionally sprinkle fresh thyme or oregano on top. Serve immediately with warm crusty bread or crisp crackers.
Notes
Use room temperature feta for easier whipping. Roast tomatoes slowly at 400°F to caramelize sugars without burning. Pulse roasted tomatoes gently with feta to keep texture. Honey balances the salty tang and adds sweetness. Can be made ahead by roasting tomatoes and garlic a day in advance and whipping feta fresh before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/4 cup (60 g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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