Creamy Avocado Feta Dip (Printable)

Velvety avocado and feta blended with Greek yogurt, lime, and garlic, ready in 10 minutes for snacks or spreads.

# 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, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
02 - Process until creamy and fully incorporated, pausing to scrape down sides as necessary.
03 - Add black pepper and salt to taste, then blend briefly until evenly mixed.
04 - Fold in chopped cilantro by hand for additional freshness, if using.
05 - Transfer dip to a bowl, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, and serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, or bread as desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • This dip is so velvety and flavorful, every bite feels a bit like a secret indulgence.
  • Its quick enough for unexpected guests but unique enough that everyone asks for the recipe afterward.
02 -
  • If you blend cilantro with everything else, the dip can turn an odd khaki color—add it last for the brightest look and flavor.
  • When using very salty feta, go easy on the added salt; I once learned that the hard way after an especially briny batch.
03 -
  • Let your avocados reach perfect ripeness—too firm and you lose that dreamy texture.
  • Drizzling olive oil on top isn’t just for looks; it keeps the dip from browning if it sits out.

Go back