Creamy Avocado Feta (Printable)
Velvety avocado blended with tangy feta, lime and Greek yogurt for a creamy, no-cook spread or sandwich boost.
# What You'll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
→ Dairy
05 - 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese
→ Extras
06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place avocado flesh, crumbled feta, plain Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend mixture until creamy and uniform, pausing to scrape down the bowl as needed.
03 - Incorporate black pepper and salt to preference, blending once more until smooth.
04 - Fold in chopped cilantro for added freshness, if preferred.
05 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl, finish with a drizzle of olive oil, and accompany with pita chips, raw vegetables, or bread.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can pull this together in ten minutes flat, and nobody will guess how little effort it took.
- The combination of avocado and feta is creamy, briny and deeply satisfying—it's impossible to stop at one scoop.
02 -
- I learned the hard way that underripe avocados give a lumpy, dull dip—always check ripeness first.
- Adding the cilantro at the end, not in the blender, keeps the flavors bright instead of grassy.
03 -
- If your avocados are just shy of perfect, let them sit next to bananas overnight—they'll ripen fast.
- For parties, split the dip in two and stir herbs into only half—everyone wins.