Creamy Avocado Feta Dip (Printable version)

Silky avocado with feta and Greek yogurt, brightened by lime. Ready in minutes for chips, veggies, or sandwiches.

# List of ingredients:

→ 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 - 100 grams crumbled feta cheese (about 3.5 ounces)

→ Extras

06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt, or to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado flesh, feta cheese, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, fresh lime juice, and olive oil into a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend mixture until velvety and fully combined, pausing to scrape down sides with a spatula as necessary.
03 - Incorporate black pepper and salt to taste, blending again until the dip achieves a uniform texture.
04 - Gently fold in chopped fresh cilantro by hand for vibrant flavor, if using.
05 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a light touch of olive oil and present alongside pita chips, raw vegetables, or crusty bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This is the kind of dip you'll want to make ahead, then eat straight from the bowl before guests arrive.
  • It’s versatile: use it for dipping, spreading on sandwiches, or smoothing onto crunchy veggies for lunch.
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  • Once, I tried using unripe avocados and the dip tasted flat and sad; patience is the secret ingredient.
  • Mixing in the cilantro by hand at the end keeps it vivid and avoids a muddy dip.
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  • Let the avocados come fully to room temperature before blending—they yield even creamier results.
  • For a smoother dip, blend a touch longer than you think, then taste and add lime or salt at the end.