This feta dip with lemon and thyme takes only takes 15 minutes to make. You just need a food processor or a blender. But not only is it a dip, it can be an appetizer, sauce, or a dressing. Feta is a tangy Greek cheese. When you taste the feta dip, you get the feta, the brightness of the lemon and that is followed by the herbal hit of the thyme. We have used this dip on burgers, chicken, as a feta appetizer, and on salads. It goes great with veggies and crackers.
Zesting the lemon
When I zest a lemon, I use a rasp grater. They are great for zesting and grating cheese. A box grater works fine. Make sure to wash the lemon before grating it. Zest the lemon over the blender or food processor that you are using. This ensures that the oils and zest from the lemon make into the dip.
The feta and thyme
The feta can be crumbled or in a block. The liquid whey that feta is sometimes packaged with is not vital for the recipe. It just adds a bit more flavor. Crumbled feta does not usually include whey. Block feta usually comes with whey to keep the feta moist. I have used feta from Aldis and Whole Foods. The dip comes out the same. The thyme can be fresh or dried. Both work just fine. The fresh thyme will give you a fresher taste at first, but as the ingredients get to know each other the dried will catch up to the same taste. I hope that makes sense.
Blending the ingredients for the feta dip
Place all of the ingredients except for the cream into a blender or a food processor. Blend or pulse until the ingredients start to come together. Then add the cream and finish blending. This is where you can control the thickness of the dip. If you want it thinner for a salad, add more cream a tablespoon at a time. Keep refrigerated when not using.
This feta appetizer is one of my favorite appetizers but I have others like my pear and arugula crostini or my spanakopita dip! Or if you’re looking for another fantastic appetizer, try our homemade olive tapenade!
Feta Dip with Lemon and Thyme
Equipment
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- Zest of one lemon
- 8 ounces of feta
- ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of dried or fresh thyme
- ½ cup of cream or milk
- 2 tablespoons of whey that feta is packaged in optional see notes
Instructions
- Place zest of lemon, pepper, thyme, and feta into the bowl of blender or food processor. Add whey if desired.
- Blend until just combined.
- Add cream and blend until desired thickness is achieved
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