Best Feta Cucumber Mint Dip Recipes

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FETA-AND-CUCUMBER DIP



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Serve this tangy dip with an artful array of vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium cucumbers, peeled
Coarse salt
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (16 ounces), preferably Greek
6 ounces feta cheese, preferably French, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint, plus 1 sprig for garnish
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
Freshly ground pepper
Napa cabbage leaves, for lining bowl (optional)
Crudites, for serving

Steps:

  • Halve cucumbers, and scoop out seeds using a melon baller or small spoon. Grate cucumbers on the large holes of a box grater. Transfer the grated cucumbers to a colander set over a bowl or in the sink. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt, and let the cucumber mixture stand 15 minutes to drain.
  • Rinse cucumbers; shake out excess liquid. Wrap in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Stir together cucumbers, yogurt, feta, chopped mint, cream, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. If desired, transfer dip to a bowl lined with cabbage leaves. Garnish dip with mint sprig; serve with crudites.

CUCUMBER-FETA DIP



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A garnish of pomegranate seeds and mint gives colorful spark to this healthy and refreshing dip. Serve with pita chips, crisp breadsticks or vegetables.

Provided by Midwest Living

Categories     Food

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely shredded English cucumber
Pomegranate seeds
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, lemon juice and salt. Chill, covered, for 2 to 8 hours.
  • Before serving, place shredded cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve. Use the back of a large spoon or a rubber spatula to press on the cucumber to remove excess liquid. Stir cucumber into dip, then garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint, snipped if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 239 mg, Sugar 2 g

HERBED FETA DIP



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Guests can't get enough of this thick, zesty dip that bursts with fresh Mediterranean flavor. The feta cheese and fresh mint complement each other beautifully, creating the perfect sidekick for crunchy carrots, toasted pita chips, sliced baguettes or any other dipper you fancy.-Rebecca Ray, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups (16 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and pulse until finely chopped. Add cheese and lemon juice; process until creamy. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CUCUMBER-FETA DIP



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A garnish of pomegranate seed and mint gives holiday spark to this refreshing dip, but it's a healthy choice too. Serve with pita chips, crisp breadsticks or vegetables. From Midwest Living, Dec 2014.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely shredded English cucumbers
pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, sour cream, feta cheese, onion, lemon juice and salt. Chill, covered, for 2 to 8 hours.
  • Before serving, place shredded cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve. Use the back of a large spoon or a rubber spatula to press on the cucumber to remove excess liquid. Stir cucumber into yogurt mixture.
  • Garnish dip with pomegranate seeds and mint, snipped if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.2, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 231.9, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1, Protein 1.8

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