Ingredients:

  • 8 oz high-quality Greek feta cheese, crumbled
  • 0.5 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt (5% fat)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small clove garlic, microplaned
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 pinch cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp warm honey
  • 2 tbsp roasted crushed pistachios
  • 0.5 tsp Aleppo pepper or red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions:

  1. Drain the feta from its brine and pat dry with paper towels. Crumble the cheese into small, uniform pieces into the bowl of a food processor and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and garlic to the food processor. Pulse 5-6 times to break down large cheese chunks.
  3. Process on high speed for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth, aerated, and light.
  4. Transfer the dip to a shallow bowl. Create a well in the center and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and warm honey.
  5. Garnish with crushed pistachios, Aleppo pepper, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves before serving.