Heart-Healthy Whipped Feta

Creamy, flavorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Whipped Feta recipe is the perfect guilt-free indulgence. Made with reduced-fat feta cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt, it delivers all the tangy goodness of traditional whipped feta but with a lighter, low-fat twist. Enhanced with a drizzle of olive oil, a touch of honey, fresh herbs like dill and parsley, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this spread boasts vibrant Mediterranean flavors while being heart-conscious. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an ideal appetizer or snack served with crisp cucumber slices, colorful veggie sticks, or whole-grain crackers. For an extra layer of elegance, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Whether you're hosting a gathering or prepping a healthy mid-week treat, this easy whipped feta dip will be your new go-to for guilt-free indulgence. Keywords: heart-healthy whipped feta, low-fat appetizer, Mediterranean, healthy spread recipe, easy feta dip.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Reduced-fat feta cheese
• 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional for garnish)
• 0 Cucumber slices or whole-grain crackers (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the reduced-fat feta cheese and plain non-fat Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Step 2

With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture is light and creamy.

Step 3

Add the fresh lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, fresh dill, fresh parsley, and ground black pepper. Blend briefly to incorporate all the flavors.

Step 4

Taste the whipped feta and adjust seasoning if needed. Depending on the saltiness of your feta, you may skip adding additional salt to keep this heart-healthy.

Step 5

Transfer the whipped feta to a serving dish and sprinkle with paprika for garnish, if desired.

Step 6

Serve immediately with cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or whole-grain crackers for dipping. Alternatively, spread it on whole-grain bread or use as a topping for grilled vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	508.5 grams (508.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	632

Total Fat 32.50g	42%
Saturated Fat 14.30g	72%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 2290mg	100%
Total Carbohydrate 26.50g	10%
Dietary Fiber 0.90g	3%
Total Sugars 22.90g
Protein 64.60g	129%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1208mg	93%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 680mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 39.3%

Carbs: 16.1%