This flavorful and delicious whipped feta artichoke dip is the perfect healthy dip to whip up for summer entertaining! (vegetarian, gluten-free)
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Let’s talk summer appetizers. Whether you’re hanging by the pool or entertaining friends, you want an easy, delicious appetizer that doesn’t take you away from the party but is also healthy and delicious.
One of my go-to appetizers for entertaining is a veggie-filled dip. They’re not too fussy, everyone loves them, and you can usually make them ahead of time. While a warm and gooey artichoke dip is a must in the winter, summer calls for a lighter, chilled dip full of fresh ingredients, like this whipped feta artichoke dip!
Of course, any good dip needs cheese, and a nice tangy cheese you can enjoy cold (instead of melted) like feta is just lovely in a cold dip. It adds just enough savory, salty flavor to keep things interesting, and goes perfectly with freshly steamed Ocean Mist Farms artichokes, garlic, lemon and basil. It’s like a summer flavor dream.
Like all of my dips, I lightened up this whipped feta artichoke dip with nonfat plain Greek yogurt. It’s my secret weapon in the kitchen to add a rich creaminess to party food while also keeping it nice and light with a secret protein boost.
Speaking of lightened up dips, Ocean Mist Farms just came out with a Skinny Dips ebook that they are offering for free, along with a chance to win a dream beach vacation for two worth $4000!
You can check out the official rules here. If you don’t win, don’t worry. You could still win $500 or $250. Not too shabby for a consolation prize, if you ask me.
In the meantime, create your own dreamy summer right in your own backyard by picking up some Ocean Mist Farms artichokes and whipping up this delicious whipped feta artichoke dip to accompany all of your summer festivities!
This flavorful and delicious whipped feta artichoke dip is the perfect healthy dip to whip up for summer entertaining! (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 2 large Ocean Mist Farms artichokes
- 2 lemons, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Pinch sea salt
- Pinch freshly cracked pepper
- Olive oil and additional feta, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your artichokes for steaming by trimming sharp tips off of leaves and trimming stems. Cut 1 lemon in half and rub one half over artichokes. Place in a steamer basket.
- Squeeze the other half in the bottom of a large pot. And add enough water to cover the bottom, but not touch the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam artichokes until tender 30-45 minutes. Cool artichokes in the fridge (I like to steam mine the day before).
- Once artichokes have cooled completely, cut them in half and remove chokes and hearts, reserving leaves for serving.
- Roughly chop artichoke hearts and add them to the bowl of a food processor with the innermost, very tender baby yellow leaves. Add juice of the remaining lemon, garlic, yogurt, feta, basil, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined, leaving just a little bit of texture.
- Scoop dip into a serving dish. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and additional feta cheese, if desired and serve with artichoke leaves, crostini, and crudités.
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