This Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip comes together in just a few minutes and it's always a big hit! Serve it as a dip, in sandwiches, burgers, wraps, with meat, fish, or veggies. You can make it with homemade roasted peppers or use store-bought to save time!
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Why You'll Love This Dip
Quick and easy - We all love a simple appetizer that's made in only a few minutes, right? If you use store-bought roasted red peppers, all you have to do is toss everything into a food processor and blend. It couldn't be simpler!
Lots of flavor - Dried herbs, chili flavors, lemon zest, and garlic give the dip a ton of flavor that balances out the saltiness of the feta perfectly.
Versatile - This dip can be served many other way besides just as an appetizer with crackers! Try it with roasted meat, chicken, fish, veggies, or in grain bowls. You can add it to burgers, sandwiches, or wraps.
Ingredients
- Feta cheese - You can use cow, sheep, or goat feta. I usually go with either sheep or goat feta. Always choose a block of feta, not crumbled feta because pre-crumbled feta has additives and it won't blend as smoothly.
- Soft goat cheese - I like using soft goat cheese that helps to make the dip extra creamy and balances out the saltiness of the feta. You can also use regular cream cheese if you don't like goat cheese.
- Roasted red peppers - You can either buy roasted red peppers or roast your own bell peppers in the oven or on the stove if you have a gas stove. I use store-bought to speed up the recipe but homemade will always taste the best! When the peppers are blackened, add them to a bowl and cover with a lid to steam them for a few minutes, this will make peeling them much easier.
- Garlic - One small or medium grated clove of garlic is all you need and I promise it's not overpowering at all but if you don't like raw garlic, try adding roasted garlic instead.
- Lemon - You'll need both freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest for this dip. The lemon zest adds freshness and flavor. I recommend using organic lemons whenever possible.
- Spices - The dip is seasoned with chili flakes, dried thyme, dried oregano, and black pepper. There's no salt because the feta is salty enough on its own. I opted for dried herbs because they're more readily available but you can also use fresh herbs if you have them. You'll just need more because dried herbs are much more concentrated.
Variations and Substitutions
Cream cheese - If you don't have soft goat cheese, you can use regular cream cheese instead.
Fresh herbs - If you prefer, you can swap the dried herbs for fresh. Just make sure to add double or triple the amount because dried herbs are much more concentrated.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add the feta, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and spices into a food processor and process until smooth.
- You might need to scrape down the slides a couple of times if anything sticks.
- Add more pepper, lemon juice, or herbs to taste if needed. The dip will be looser the more you blend it and will thicken up again if you keep it in the fridge for a few hours.
- Serve as a dip garnished with sumac, pine nuts, and spring onion or add it to sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, or serve it with roasted vegetables, meat, or fish.
Serving Suggestions
There are many ways you can serve this whipped feta besides just as a dip with crackers or raw chopped veggies. Here are some of the best ways you can use it:
- In sandwiches, burgers, or wraps - Instead of other sauces or cheese
- With roasted chicken, meat, fish, or veggies - Spread the dip on the bottom of your plate and top with your protein of choice or roasted veggies
- On eggs - Try it on sunny-side-up eggs or poached eggs for breakfast with toasted bread (so good!).
Storing
Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. The dip is a little looser while you blend it but it will thicken up once you store it in the fridge for a few hours.
FAQs
If you're using store-bought, just get the classic roasted red peppers. If you're roasting them yourself, I like using red bell peppers or Italian sweet peppers.
Yes, you can use vegan feta and vegan cream cheese to make this dip completely dairy-free.
No, I don't recommend freezing it. The texture will be off once defrosted and it won't be as creamy.
Similar Dips
If you're looking for more feta or goat cheese dips, definitely check out the four dips linked below! The whipped feta dip with hot honey is the most similar to this one but they're all super delicious! To see all appetizers, head over to the appetizers category.
- Whipped Feta Dip with Hot Honey
- Beet Dip with Goat Cheese
- Roasted Eggplant Dip
- Goat Cheese Lentil Dip with Dill and Capers
📖 Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This feta dip comes together in a few minutes and it's always a big hit! Serve it as a dip, in sandwiches, with meat, fish, or veggies!
Ingredients
- 200g feta cheese
- 100g soft goat cheese (or cream cheese)
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 medium roasted red peppers
- ¼ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp chili flakes (add more or less based on your preference)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
- ½ tsp ground sumac (optional)
- Garnish (optional): ground sumac, toasted pine nuts, spring onion (green part only)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. You might need to scrape down the slides a couple of times.
- Add more pepper, lemon juice, or herbs to taste.
- Serve as a dip garnished with sumac, pine nuts, and spring onion or add it to sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, or serve it with roasted vegetables, meat, or fish.
Notes
Feta: To avoid the dip being too salty, rinse your feta cheese under cold water briefly before adding it to the food processor. This will remove any excess salt on it from the brine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 251
- Sugar: 4.7 g
- Sodium: 576 mg
- Fat: 19.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 11.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.7 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 12.5 g
Gloria
Delicious dips are always a hit. I love feta, and it pairs so well with the roasted red peppers. I think I could eat this by the spoonful.
Elaine
This dip was so good that everyone wanted the recipe! I totally agree with them and can't wait to make it again!
Sharon
This dip is so creamy and full of red pepper flavor. It was great to dip with carrots, cucumbers, and pita chips.
Carrie Robinson
What a great appetizer idea! We just love dips in this house, so I am definitely going to have to make this one for my family soon. :)
Kim
This is delicious! It reminds me of a dip I had at a Greek restaurant that I fell in love with. So excited I can make it at home now!
silvia
I love red pepper and feta, so of course, I had to try your recipe. I loved it. This is a great appetizer but I also used it on sandwiches and it was fantastic.
Megane
I'm loving the roasted red pepper dip recipe! It's been a hit at our barbecues, and we love it with crispy pita chips. Huge thanks for sharing this tasty dip—it's a real winner! 🌶️🧀🥖😋
Moop Brown
This dip looks super tasty, versatile, and like something I could see pairing well with a variety of different recipes. Thank you for sharing!
Jenny
I love your take on this feta dip. Very original and tastes delicious. We also had it as a small side to our steak dinner, it was delish over baked potato!