Best 6 Cucumber Feta Dip Recipes

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Cucumber Feta Dip is a delicious and refreshing dip that's perfect for parties, potlucks, and summer gatherings. It's made with a simple blend of fresh cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, creamy Greek yogurt, and a few herbs and spices. The result is a dip that's light and flavorful, with a bit of crunch from the cucumbers and a creamy texture from the feta and yogurt. It's also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. Serve Cucumber Feta Dip with pita chips, crackers, or vegetables for a healthy and satisfying snack or appetizer.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

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 SALAD DRESSING



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Cheese     Dairy     Vegetable     Yogurt     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1/4 cup drained feta (about 4 ounces), at room temperature
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 small garlic clove, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop enough of cucumber to measure 1 cup and in a blender purée with feta, yogurt, and garlic until smooth. Transfer dressing to a bowl and season with pepper and salt. Chill dressing, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes. Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

FETA CUCUMBER SALAD



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If you like the distinctive taste of feta cheese, you'll enjoy this crisp and refreshing cucumber medley, "Even our twin daughters ask me to make this speedy salad," reports Connie Lasko from Mistatim, Saskatchewan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium cucumbers
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, remove seeds and discard. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-in. cubes; place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in onions. Combine the cheese, lemon juice, oil and pepper; add to cucumber mixture and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts :

FETA & CUCUMBER BITES



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These decorative canapés look impressive when laid out - flavour your ricotta cheese filling with dill and garlic

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Starter

Time 10m

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 garlic clove , crushed
200g feta cheese
100g ricotta
4 tbsp chopped dill , plus extra fronds, to garnish
1 large cucumber , halved lengthways, seeds scooped out and discarded
cracked black pepper , to serve

Steps:

  • Add the garlic, feta, ricotta and dill to a food processor and whizz until smooth but thick.
  • Fill the middle of the cucumber with the cheese mix and smooth over. Cut into 3cm-thick slices. Sprinkle with cracked pepper and garnish with the dill fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest cucumbers possible. This will ensure that your dip is crisp and refreshing.
  • Peel and seed the cucumbers before chopping them. This will help to remove any bitterness from the dip.
  • Use a food processor to chop the cucumbers and other vegetables. This will save you time and effort.
  • Be sure to drain the cucumbers well before adding them to the dip. This will help to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
  • Use a good quality feta cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dip.
  • Add some fresh herbs to the dip for extra flavor. Dill, mint, and parsley are all good choices.
  • Serve the dip chilled. This will help to keep it refreshing and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Cucumber feta dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. With its creamy texture, fresh flavor, and healthy ingredients, cucumber feta dip is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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