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Creamy feta dip topped with vegetables, seeds, walnuts, and balsamic glaze, served with crackers

Feta Dip

This creamy feta dip is rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced in flavor, making it an ideal appetizer for any occasion. Served with crispy crackers and topped for extra texture, it delivers a gourmet experience in every bite.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 125 g feta cheese
  • 15 g Parmesan cheese grated
  • 25 g liquid cream
  • 50 g green olives pitted and stuffed
  • 15 g honey
  • 3 g salt
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • 3 g dried thyme
  • 10 g green pepper diced
  • 10 g red pepper diced
  • 10 g yellow pepper diced
  • 8 g fresh cilantro chopped
  • 15 g olive oil
For Garnish
  • 30 g cherry tomatoes halved
  • 20 g balsamic glaze
  • 3 g sunflower seeds
  • 3 g pumpkin seeds
  • 5 g raisins
  • 8 g walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small food processor or mini chopper
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small skillet (for roasting seeds)
  • Serving plate or shallow bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Finely dice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers.
  2. Finely chop the cilantro.
  3. Set aside.
Process the Olives
  1. Place the stuffed olives in a food processor and pulse a few times. You want a coarse texture, not a smooth paste.
Prepare the Feta
  1. In a large mixing bowl, crumble the feta cheese by hand.
  2. Add the heavy cream and mix with a spoon until combined but still slightly chunky (avoid using a blender to maintain texture).
Mix the Dip
  1. Add the diced peppers, chopped cilantro, dried thyme, spice mix (salt, pepper, garlic powder), and the pulsed olive mixture to the feta.
  2. Add Sweet & Savory Elements
  3. Stir in the honey, olive oil, and the first portion of Parmesan cheese.
  4. Mix thoroughly until the colors are well-distributed.
Plate the Dip
  1. Spread the mixture onto a serving plate.
  2. Use the back of a spoon to create a decorative "well" or spiral pattern on the surface.
Garnish
  1. Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes and raisins over the top.
  2. Toast the pumpkin and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then sprinkle them over the dip along with the walnuts and pine nuts.
  3. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a light dusting of Parmesan cheese.
Final Touch
  1. Drizzle generously with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Serve
  1. Enjoy with crackers, toasted pita bread, or traditional Lebanese Ka'ak (thyme crackers).