Pomegranate Feta Cheese Dip (Print)

Creamy feta, tangy yogurt, and fresh pomegranate blend for a vibrant Mediterranean dip. Bright and flavorful.

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
02 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

→ Fresh Produce

04 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
06 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon scallions, finely sliced (optional)

→ Pantry

08 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 - Salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, and cream cheese. Blend until smooth and creamy using a fork or hand mixer.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
03 - Spread mixture evenly onto a serving plate or into a shallow bowl with a spatula.
04 - Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the surface and scatter pomegranate seeds evenly across the top.
05 - Sprinkle finely chopped mint leaves and sliced scallions on top. Serve immediately accompanied by pita chips, baguette slices, or vegetable crudités.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just ten minutes with no cooking needed
  • A show-stopping appetizer that looks beautiful and tastes refreshing
  • Naturally gluten-free and can be made a little lighter or richer to your taste
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium from feta and yogurt
  • The pomegranate seeds supply antioxidants and fresh flavor
  • Keeps well for two days when chilled in an airtight container
03 -
  • Take your feta and yogurt out of the fridge twenty minutes before mixing so the dip blends creamier and smoother
  • For extra flavor toast a few pine nuts in a dry pan and sprinkle on top before serving
  • Be generous with the pomegranate seeds—the more color and sweetness the better
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