Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
A light, creamy whipped feta dip topped with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic, perfect for quick snacks or entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) block feta cheese
- 1 pint (about 300 grams) cherry tomatoes
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) honey (optional)
- Fresh basil or oregano leaves for garnish
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Sea salt (optional, depending on feta saltiness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Place cherry tomatoes and peeled garlic cloves on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper, and toss gently to coat.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and garlic is golden and soft.
- While tomatoes roast, crumble feta into a food processor or blender. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice. Pulse until smooth and whipped, about 1-2 minutes.
- Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skins and add to whipped feta. Pulse again until incorporated.
- Fold in roasted cherry tomatoes gently, pulsing a few times for uniformity or stirring by hand for texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with honey, black pepper, or salt as needed.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and garnish with fresh basil or oregano leaves.
- Optional: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Notes
Use block feta for best creamy texture. Roasting garlic mellows its pungency. If dip is too thick, add a splash of water or olive oil. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors or serve warm. Can substitute cherry tomatoes with grape or sun-dried tomatoes. For dairy-free, use blended tofu with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Protein: 2
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