A no-fuss appetizer with big flavour and minimal effort.
Jump to RecipeIf you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that feels fancy but takes minimal effort, this Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes is it! Creamy, salty feta is whipped until it smooth, then topped with sweet, roasted grape tomatoes, then finished with a sprinkling of fresh herbs.
Serve it warm, or at room temperature scooped onto crusty baguette, pita wedges, or crackers and watch it disappear.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Make-ahead friendly – you can prepare the whipped feta in advance and store it in the fridge. Roast the tomatoes closer to serving time and serve.
- Easy to make – toss the tomatoes in the oven, and blend the feta in a food processor – that’s it.
- Perfect contrast of flavours and texture – the salty and smooth texture of the feta, combined with the brightness of lemon, and the sweet burst of roasted tomatoes is what makes this dip impossible to stop eating.
Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
Ingredients
Roasted Tomatoes
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes (283g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- salt & pepper, to taste
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz feta
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
- zest of 1 lemon
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- black pepper, to taste
- garnish with fresh herbs, chopped (e.g., parsley, chives, basil, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a small roasting pan, add grape tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, in a food processor combine feta, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth.
- Transfer whipped feta to a shallow dish and smooth top.
- Once the roasted tomatoes are done, spoon them over the whipped feta. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty baguette, pita wedges, or crackers.
Notes
- Break up the feta before adding it to the food processor – it blends easier.
- Use any fresh herbs you have to garnish – parsley, chives, basil, or a combination of them all.
This dip is the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to – easy enough for a weeknight snack, impressive enough for guests. Keep this one for when you want an appetizer that looks impressive but takes almost no effort.
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