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

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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.