Spicy Feta Cheese Dip

This is best feta dip ever. It is so tangy and salty and completely addictive. People often comment that they would like to lick the bowl. Great on pitas, used as a dip, or alongside souvlaki.

Original recipe makes 16 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch white sugar
1 pound feta cheese, cut into small cubes

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr 10 mins

Directions

  1. Combine olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, garlic, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth. Add a couple feta cubes at a time, processing between batches until mixture until thick and smooth.
  2. Transfer dip to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 142 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.4 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Fat: 12.9 g
Fiber: 0.2 g
Protein: 4.5 g
Sodium: 320 mg