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