Feta Sauce

This creamy feta sauce is a fast and flavorful addition to your meal. It comes together in about five minutes with just a handful of ingredients and a food processor.

It’s a tangy, savory sauce that works well as a dip for fresh vegetables and pita, or as a drizzle over grilled meats and salads. The combination of feta, yogurt, and lemon creates a bright and balanced flavor.

Why will you love Feta Sauce?

Using a food processor is the key to a smooth texture, breaking down the feta crumbles into a creamy sauce.

Greek yogurt adds a pleasant tang and creaminess without making the sauce too heavy.

Streaming in the olive oil while the machine is running helps emulsify the sauce, giving it a stable and rich consistency.

Feta Sauce Ingredients

• Feta Cheese: A block of feta packed in brine will give you a creamier, more flavorful result than pre-crumbled feta.

• Greek Yogurt: Full-fat plain Greek yogurt is recommended for the richest texture. Sour cream can be used as a substitute.

• Cream Cheese: Use full-fat block cream cheese, and let it soften to room temperature so it blends smoothly.

• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed lemon juice provides the best flavor. Bottled juice can be used in a pinch.

• Honey: A small amount of honey balances the saltiness of the feta and the tang of the yogurt and lemon. Maple syrup is a good alternative.

Exact quantities are in the recipe card below.

How to Make Feta Sauce

Step 1: Combine Main Ingredients

In the bowl of a food processor, add the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, honey, and dried oregano. Make sure the cream cheese is soft so it incorporates easily.

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Secure the lid and pulse the mixture a few times to get it started. Then, with the processor on low, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the sauce becomes uniform and creamy.

Step 3: Season and Serve

Stop the processor and scrape down the sides. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then taste. Adjust any seasonings to your liking before transferring the sauce to a serving dish.

What to Serve with Feta Sauce

Serve this sauce as a dip with warm pita bread, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. It’s also delicious spooned over grilled chicken, salmon, or roasted vegetables.

Helpful Tricks for Feta Sauce

For a smoother sauce, use feta cheese packed in brine and make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.

If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a high-speed blender. You may need to scrape the sides down more frequently.

Feel free to add other fresh herbs like dill or parsley along with the oregano.

The sauce will thicken slightly in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for a creamier consistency.

How to Store and Freeze Feta Sauce

Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The sauce is not suitable for freezing as the texture will change upon thawing. Let it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.

Feta Sauce Recipe FAQs

Can I make this without a food processor?

Yes, you can use a high-speed blender. A regular blender might work if it’s powerful, but you’ll need to stop and scrape down the sides often. You can also mash the ingredients very thoroughly with a fork in a bowl, but the final texture will be more rustic and not as smooth.

What kind of feta cheese is best for this sauce?

For the creamiest sauce, use a block of Greek feta packed in brine. It has a better flavor and moisture content than pre-crumbled varieties, which are often drier.

Can I use different herbs in this feta sauce?

Yes, this recipe is very flexible. Fresh dill, chives, mint, or parsley would all be good additions. Start with about a tablespoon of fresh chopped herbs.

Feta Sauce

A creamy, tangy sauce made by blending feta cheese with Greek yogurt, cream cheese, lemon, and herbs, ready in minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Sauce

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 4 oz feta cheese crumbled, 113 g
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 60 g
• 2 oz cream cheese softened, 57 g
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 15 ml
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
• 1/8 tsp salt or to taste
• 1/8 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

 

• Place the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, honey, and dried oregano in the bowl of a food processor.
• Pulse the ingredients several times to break down the feta and combine everything roughly.
• With the food processor running on low, slowly stream in the olive oil.
• Continue to blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy. This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your food processor.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is incorporated.
• Add the salt and pepper. Pulse a few more times to mix.
• Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. You may want more lemon juice for tang or a pinch more salt.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, use feta cheese packed in brine and make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature.

If you don't have a food processor, you can use a high-speed blender. You may need to scrape the sides down more frequently.

Feel free to add other fresh herbs like dill or parsley along with the oregano.

The sauce will thicken slightly in the refrigerator. Let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for a creamier consistency.

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