Greek Yogurt Whipped Feta Dip with Apple and Pecan Topping

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Dips and spreads often lean on heavy cream cheese or mayo-based ingredients. This whipped feta provides a creamy, tangy alternative with more health value. This dip, packed in protein and calcium, is paired with a crisp fiber-rich and naturally sweet apple and toasted pecan topping. It offers a perfect balance of salty, sweet and nutty flavors.

Total Time:

30 minutes

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided

  • 1 honeycrisp apple, diced

  • 1 shallot, diced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, stems removed

  • 1⁄4 cup chopped pecans

  • salt to taste

  • 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1⁄2 cup Greek 2% fat yogurt

  • zest from 1/2 lemon

  • 1 tsp. honey

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add apples, shallots and thyme. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly softened.

  • Step 2

    Add pecans. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until apples are lightly caramelized. Season with salt to taste. Turn off heat and set mixture aside in a bowl to cool.

  • Step 3

    Add feta crumbles, Greek yogurt, lemon zest to a food processor. Pulse until combined. Slowly stream remaining olive oil into mixture and blend until creamy and smooth.

  • Step 4

    Spoon whipped feta onto a serving dish. Top with apple topping a drizzle of honey. Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers and pita.

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