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Creamy Feta Spinach Dip

Creamy and tangy with feta and fresh spinach, this dip brings a bright Mediterranean flair to any table. It is fresh enough to anchor a mezze platter, yet rich enough to serve as a crowd-pleasing appetizer alongside warm pita, crackers, or crisp vegetables.
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Sauces & Spreads
Mediterranean
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 4
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Creamy feta spinach dip topped with crumbled feta, fresh dill, olive oil, and red pepper flakes, served in a ceramic bowl with toasted bread.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup yogurt, plain
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Optional: squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Method:

Start Cooking
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted. Let cool slightly, then squeeze very well to remove excess liquid and chop finely.
  • Add the yogurt, ½ cup feta, cream cheese, and sour cream to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Fold in the spinach, remaining feta, garlic, dill, black pepper, remaining olive oil, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using.
  • Adjust seasoning and salt if needed. Cover and chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with pita chips, toasted bread, crackers, cucumbers, or fresh vegetables. Bon appétit.

Notes:

From the kitchen
  • For a thicker, creamier dip, strain the yogurt for 20–30 minutes using a cheesecloth or coffee filter before mixing.
  • Squeezing the spinach very well is the key to a thick, creamy dip without excess moisture.
  • Blend only the creamy base and fold in the remaining ingredients afterward for the best texture and fresher flavor.
  • Use block feta in brine if possible. It creates a creamier, more flavorful dip than pre-crumbled feta.
  • Chill the dip before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop.
 
Make it yours
  • Add chopped parsley or mint for a fresher herb profile.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts for texture and richness.
  • Add extra red pepper flakes for more heat.
  • Swap dill for fresh chives or green onion.
  • For a smoother dip, blend everything together instead of folding ingredients in at the end.
 
At the table
  • Serve with warm pita, crackers, toasted sourdough, cucumbers, carrots, or colorful vegetables as part of a mezze spread.
  • It also works beautifully as a sandwich spread or alongside grilled meats and roasted vegetables.
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Nutrition:

Calories: 218 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 19 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 44 mg | Sodium: 392 mg | Potassium: 262 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 2433 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 251 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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