A fun addition to the dip family, this whipped feta is perfect for spreading onto toasted bread and crackers. It’s blended with Greek yogurt for a creamy and smooth texture, then topped with roasted, balsamic-glazed strawberries for a sweet-tart touch. Garnish with basil for a fresh finish to round out the flavors of this easy-to-make dish.
Whipped Feta Dip with Balsamic Strawberries
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 201 kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic strawberries
- 1.5 lbs. fresh strawberries
- 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Whipped feta
- 8 oz. block feta cheese drained
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- Ground white pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil julienned
- Olive oil
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Rinse strawberries and gently pat dry with a towel. Remove stems and cut large strawberries into quarters and small strawberries in half.
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In large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar and honey. Season with black pepper to taste. Add cut strawberries to bowl and gently toss to fully coat.
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Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread strawberries in single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make whipped feta. In food processor, combine feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and ground white pepper. Puree until smooth. Transfer to bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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When strawberries are done baking, cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl, cover and chill.
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When ready to serve, transfer whipped feta to serving bowl. Spoon balsamic strawberries on top and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, basil and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve with your favorite toasted bread.
Nutrition Facts
Whipped Feta Dip with Balsamic Strawberries
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 201
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 34mg11%
Sodium 430mg18%
Potassium 227mg6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 174IU3%
Vitamin C 67mg81%
Calcium 224mg22%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.