Creamy Avocado Feta (Printable)

Velvety avocado blended with tangy feta, lime, garlic and yogurt — ready in 10 minutes for chips, veggies or spreads.

# What You'll Need:

→ Produce

01 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
02 - 1 small clove garlic, minced
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Dairy

05 - 3.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese

→ Extras

06 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - Pinch of salt, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place avocado flesh, crumbled feta, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil in a food processor or blender.
02 - Blend the ingredients until the mixture is creamy and well combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - Add ground black pepper and salt to taste, then blend again until fully incorporated.
04 - Stir in chopped cilantro by hand for added freshness, if desired.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with a small amount of olive oil, and present with pita chips, vegetables, or bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This dip is so lusciously creamy, nobody ever guesses it takes 10 minutes from start to finish.
  • The feta and avocado combination brings restaurant-level flavor without complicated prep.
02 -
  • If your avocados aren&apost fully ripe, your dip will turn out lumpy and bland—patience really pays off.
  • The first time I forgot to scrape the blender sides, I found stubborn feta hiding underneath—now I double check every time.
03 -
  • Resist the urge to over-blend—the dip should stay thick and scoopable, not runny.
  • A drop or two of extra olive oil on top right before serving adds restaurant-style sheen and flavor.

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