There’s a certain magic that happens when people gather — laughter floats, stories grow wings, and snacks somehow become the heroes of the night. Enter this creamy, nutty feta dip: the kind of crowd-pleaser that turns any table into a celebration. Made with tangy Greek yogurt, salty feta (plus that flavorful brine!), toasted walnuts, fresh herbs and a kiss of lemon zest, it’s bright, rich and totally scoop-worthy. Spread it on warm flatbreads, pile it on crisp veggies or serve it alongside pita chips at your next tailgate or holiday feast. A festive bowl, a swirl of olive oil — and suddenly everyone’s lingering a little longer.
Walnut & Feta Dip
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnut halves toasted, plus more to garnish
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese packed in brine, brine reserved
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil plus more to garnish
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves plus more to garnish
- Ground black pepper to taste
- Fine sea salt to taste
For Serving
- Flatbreads
- Crackers
- Pita chips
- Sliced raw vegetables
Instructions
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In bowl of food processor, pulse toasted walnuts until crumbly, about 10 seconds.
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Add feta cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon zest, dried oregano and fresh thyme leaves and process on high speed until well combined, about 1 minute.
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Add reserved feta brine, 1 tsp. at a time, until smooth and creamy. Season with ground black pepper and fine sea salt to taste.
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Scoop into bowl. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, toasted walnuts and olive oil.
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Serve immediately, accompanied by flatbreads, crackers, pita chips and/or sliced raw vegetables.
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Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
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