So, you’ve got people coming around and you’re thinking about heading to the supermarket to buy some dip and crackers… STOP!
There’s no need to buy a premade dip when in 5 minutes you can create an unbelievably tasty Herbed Feta Dip! All you need is some very good quality danish feta, various fresh herbs a lemon and olive oil.
This recipe was one of the less labour intensive dishes of the recent Chew Town picnic, in fact this dip was an absolute blessing in disguise. At the moment when I was feeling a little under the pump and like I really had bitten off a bit more than I could chew, I decided to take a break from all of the other dishes and create something quick, easy and simple to get my confidence back on track and power through.
The trick to this dip is spending a little extra money on the best quality feta you can find and making sure you have fragrant and fresh herbs.
Herbed Fetta Dip | Chew Town Bites
350g good quality danish feta cheese, roughly chopped
1/3 cup continental parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1/3 cup basil leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
Place feta, lemon juice, parsley, basil, tarragon and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth.
Add remaining olive oil and pepper to taste and stir until well combined. Serve with Italian grissini (bread sticks) or dried bread triangles.
I love a good five minute recipe (including washing up time, of course)! Especially when I’m under the pump and have put far too much pressure on myself to be amazing and cook far too many things for far too few people.
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Ms Chew Town, you have done it again, what a great idea for a quick, clean and tasty dip…..perfect for our summer days ahead. Nice pics too!
You know, there’s a time and place for pre-bought dips. When it comes to me, however, that time and place will never happen. I loathe them. Why buy when you can whip up something as delicious (and preservative free) as this in no time. Ok, call me a dip snob!
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Im guilty of buying dips – it is just a grab and go thing. But hey, you’ve sold me on 5 minutes.. probably less. I promise I’ll give up my dirty habit of pre made dips….
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Ohhhh….yes please! I think I could happily eat this straight out of the jar……the breadsticks would merely be a bonus 🙂
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I’ve made something similar before. And you’re right, easy recipes like this can have so much flavor! Yours looks particularly good – thanks.
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Lovely! I can see myself slathering this on my sandwiches and eating it by the scoopful with some baked pitta. Hungry now! x
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this sounds amazing for picnic!
Yum!! I love dips right now. I’m trying to do this week with no wheat (idiot) but I am craving crackers so bad!!
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I am so lazy and purchase pre made dips. The thing is, I never eat them because I hate them, but will happily put one out as ‘filler’ at a BBQ etc. No more, this looks so good, easy and will be one I will be making in the future.
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