This Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes is packed with protein from feta and cream cheese and topped with juicy roasted tomatoes. It’s perfect for toasts, crackers, pita chips, or fresh veggies.
Made using a handful of ingredients, this quick, easy, and utterly delicious dip is your go-to!
Unique and artistic plating makes your dishes memorable and visually appealing.
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If you are craving a creamy, savory, and slightly sweet appetizer or side that’s quick to make, this beautiful dip is calling your name.
About Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
This high-protein Mediterranean appetizer recipe is creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet. It combines creamy honey whipped feta with the vibrant flavor of oven-roasted tomatoes, and a touch of garlic.
This roasted cherry tomato feta dip recipe is quick, easy, and utterly delicious. This high protein whipped feta dip with roasted tomatoes is creamy, tangy, slightly sweet, and ideal for brunches, parties, or cozy nights in.
Serve it at get-togethers or parties as a party appetizer recipe, to protein-packed snack ideas and it will be a true winner, as it’s a crowd-pleaser for brunches, parties, or cozy nights in.
It is naturally gluten-free, it also works perfectly as one of the best gluten-free appetizer ideas. It goes perfectly well with toast, pita chips, crackers, chips, or fresh veggies.
This lemon garlic feta dip is an easy Mediterranean appetizer which gets ready in under 15 minutes including prepping and assembling.
This ease of preparation and humble ingredients makes it an ideal dish for quick weeknight appetizers, back-to-school snack recipes, or healthy protein-packed party dips.
Looking for something gorgeous, gourmet, and irresistible, then this high protein whipped feta dip with roasted tomatoes is a lovely option for you.
Loaded with a satisfying protein boost protein thanks feta and cream cheese and topped with juicy, herby garlic roasted tomatoes, and some crunchy toasted almonds for nutty crunchy and contrast in flavours, textures, and flavours. What’s there not to love?
I just love the versatility of this dip, for a milder dip, you can skip the red pepper flakes.
For a hot flavor, you can use hot chili peppers. I used cherry tomatoes here, but you can also swap cherry tomatoes with Roma tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or plum tomatoes for a slightly different flavor.
So, are you excited to try this? Let’s learn to make it!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
This Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
is a high protein dip recipe
is versatile & crowd-pleasing
goes well with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies
is a make-ahead friendly recipe
is flavor-packed
is ideal for parties & snacks
is vegetarian & gluten free
is simple and easy to make
Ingredients
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Feta cheese – Add for tang, creamy texture, and high protein content.
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Cream cheese - Room temperature cream cheese is added for a smooth creamy whipped feta. You can swap it with Greek yogurt.
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Lemon zest – Some lemon zest is added to brighten the flavor of this lemon garlic feta dip.
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Lemon Juice – Lemon juice adds tanginess and shines the overall flavours of this dip.
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Garlic – Minced garlic is an essential ingredient for this garlic roasted tomatoes and garlic whipped feta.
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Seasoning – I have used ground black pepper in both the dip and roasted tomatoes recipes. Other seasonings you will need for roasting tomatoes are dried oregano for classic Mediterranean flavor, red pepper flakes for a mild kick, and salt, to taste.
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Extra virgin olive oil – It is needed for both making the dip and for roasting tomatoes.
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Honey – Added for subtle sweetness in honey whipped feta.
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Cherry tomatoes – Used for toasted tomatoes topping. You can substitute it with grape or plum tomatoes.
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Fresh basil leaves – It is used for roasting tomatoes and used as garnish for basil almond feta dip.
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Balsamic vinegar – It enhances the flavors of roasted tomatoes. You can also use champagne vinegar here.
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Toasted chopped almonds – They add a nutty crunch and lovely contrast.
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Liquid – For a softer spreadable dip, add 2–4 tbsp milk or water. But adding liquid is totally optional.
Variations
Greek Yogurt
If you want a tangier dip, you can replace the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
Nut Variation
For a different taste and flavor, you can also use other nuts like roasted walnuts or roasted pistachios for a different variation.
Sun-dried tomatoes
If you like sun dried tomatoes, then feel free to swap roasted tomatoes with sun dried tomatoes with their oil.
Roasted Bell Pepper
For a smoky twist, add roasted red peppers to the food processor along with feta and cream cheese and process until smooth.
Customize
Feel free to adjust spiciness with chili flakes, you can add more chili flakes to make it spicier or reduce the amount to make it milder.
How to Make
Making this Mediterranean appetizer recipe is very simple and quick.
Just combine cherry tomatoes with minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
Roast for 15–20 minutes until the tomatoes burst and the oil is sizzling. The perfect oven times makes the ultimate oven-roasted tomatoes for a roasted tomato dip.
In a food processor, blend feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, black pepper, olive oil, and honey until smooth and creamy.
Add some milk or water and blend again to make it spreadable. And your healthy protein-packed dip is ready to devour.
Spoon whipped feta into a serving bowl, top with warm roasted tomatoes and their juices, sprinkle toasted almonds, and garnish with fresh basil leaves for a basil almond feta dip.
Serve this creamy whipped feta with toast, crackers, or fresh-cut veggies. This honey whipped feta works great as a quick weeknight appetizer or a side for your chips or veggies.
Serving Suggestions
This healthy dip recipe pairs well with pita chips or sourdough toast for a Mediterranean-inspired twist.
If you are into protein-packed snack ideas for parties, or seasonal gatherings, then it is one of the best gluten-free appetizer ideas for any occasion.
Serve at parties or brunches as a healthy protein-packed party dip with almond flour crackers, or carrot cheese chips. You can also serve it at brunch with other dips like muhammara, Avocado Chutney, Avocado Cheese Spread, and Mango Salsa.
Storage Suggestions
This make-ahead whipped feta and tomato dip stays well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, so it is a perfect make ahead dish.
Just roast the tomatoes just before serving for maximum burst of flavours and freshness.
Tips & Tricks to make the best Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes
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Heat: If you prefer milder dip, then feel free to skip red pepper flakes.
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Roasting: Instead of oven-roasted tomatoes you can also use pan roasted tomatoes. But oven roasted ones have more sweet, concentrated flavor.
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Toasting: For topping, toasting almonds is highly recommended for extra crunch. You can also swap almonds for cashews, walnuts, or pistachios. Just make sure to sprinkle nuts right before serving.
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Honey: It balances the tanginess of this dip. If you don’t like honey, then you can also use maple syrup or agave. You can also completely omit it.
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Toppings: Instead of roasted tomatoes, you can also top this dip with just chili oil and nuts. Or tip it with olives, or marinated tomatoes.
Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Roast Tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 450°F/ 200°C. In a baking dish, combine the tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, chili flakes, salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil. Give it a mix. Add basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamix vinegar and mix again. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst and the oil is sizzling.
Make honey whipped Feta Dip
- Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth and creamy. Add the milk or water to make it spreadable and pulse again. your delicious honey whipped feta is ready. The feta dip can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serve Whipped Feta Dip With Roasted Tomatoes
- Spoon the feta dip into a serving bowl and then top with the warm roasted tomatoes with their juice. Top with fresh basil leaves and and sprinkle toasted almonds. Serve with bread, crackers, veggies of your choice.
Recipe Card
Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Tomatoes [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 4.9 from 5 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Sides | European | 8 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 356 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Roasted Tomatoes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves or 2 sprigs
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
For Honey Whipped Feta
- 375 grams feta cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest,
- 3 tablespoons hone
- Ground black pepper or chili flakes
- 1/4 cup milk or water, optional
For Serving
- toasted bread slices or crackers
- veggies of your choice
- 2 tablespoons toasted chopped almonds
- Handful of basil leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Roast Tomatoes
- Preheat the oven to 450°F/ 200°C. In a baking dish, combine the tomatoes, minced garlic, oregano, chili flakes, salt, ground black pepper, and olive oil. Give it a mix. Add basil leaves, and drizzle with balsamix vinegar and mix again. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst and the oil is sizzling.
Make honey whipped Feta Dip
- Combine feta cheese, cream cheese, lemon zest, honey, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor.
- Pulse until smooth and creamy. Add the milk or water to make it spreadable and pulse again. your delicious honey whipped feta is ready. The feta dip can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Serve Whipped Feta Dip With Roasted Tomatoes
- Spoon the feta dip into a serving bowl and then top with the warm roasted tomatoes with their juice. Top with fresh basil leaves and and sprinkle toasted almonds. Serve with bread, crackers, veggies of your choice.
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NOTES:
- If you prefer milder dip, then feel free to skip red pepper flakes.
- Instead of roasted tomatoes, you can also top this dip with just chili oil and nuts. Or tip it with olives, or marinated tomatoes.
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