Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing

Rich and creamy feta yogurt dressing, with just the right amount of kick from fresh lemon, garlic and shallot. A new favorite at our house, it’s super easy to whip up and can be used in so many ways.

Feta cheese is one of my very favorite foods.

I add it to omelets, pizza, fish and pasta, and have even been known to eat it all by it’s wonderful, salty self. So obviously, it’s also my go-to cheese for salads. 

And what’s the best part of any good salad?

The dressing, of course!

How to Make Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing 

This salad dressing recipe was inspired by the homemade blue cheese dip I made for dunking those Bacon Wrapped Avocado Fries a couple of weeks ago.

This recipe is every bit as rich and creamy, only with feta cheese. I also added a little fresh lemon juice, minced shallot and pressed garlic to give it just the slightest kick. Not too much – just enough to make it interesting.

Not surprisingly, I loved it. (Did I tell you I have a serious thing for feta cheese? ♥ )

What was really unexpected was my otherwise-feta-neutral husband’s response.

He actually said – are you ready for this??

Him:  This is my favorite dressing in the whole world!

Me:  Um….whaa? 

Him:  It’s awesome.

Me:  I mean, I love it because it’s feta but, c’mon – you like it better than your favorite steak house ranch? Better than your favorite wedge with blue cheese? Better than my homemade Greek we all love? (I didn’t remind him about that Warm Bacon Dressing that left me literally licking the spoon)

Him:  Yeah.

Me:  Really?

Him: Yes.

Me:  Wow…well, thank you. *totally cool exterior whilst mental squeals and back flips commence*

Top Tips for Making a Creamy Feta Yogurt Dressing

• Use this dressing drizzled over salad, as a dip for potato wedges or over grilled veggies
• Use the highest quality feta cheese possible, it really does make a difference to the end result
• The dressing can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days, do not freeze
• This recipe will thicken in the refrigerator. Bring it out about 10 minutes prior to serving to return it to a pourable consistency.
• Sour cream or creme fraiche also works well instead of yogurt
• Red onion would also work well instead of shallot just make sure to chop it very finely

So grab ahead of your favorite lettuce and give this recipe a whirl! If you do, I’d love for you to leave a comment to share what you thought of it!

Creamy Feta Cheese Dressing

Rich and creamy feta cheese dressing, with just the right amount of kick from fresh lemon, garlic and shallot. A new favorite at our house!

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Course: Condiment

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: Creamy Yogurt Dressing, Greek Salad Dressing, Yogurt Dressing

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cup

Author: Dena Norton

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/4 cup homemade or store-bought mayonnaise
• ▢ 1/4 cup whole milk I use raw
• ▢ 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt or sour cream
• ▢ 1/4 tsp sea salt or more, to taste
• ▢ 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic pressed or very finely minced
• ▢ 1 tsp very finely minced shallot red onion would be a good substitute
• ▢ 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients except feta cheese.
• Stir in the crumbled feta.
• Serve immediately or store in fridge until ready to use.

Notes

• Use this dressing drizzled over salad, as a dip for potato wedges or over grilled veggies
• Use the highest quality feta cheese possible, it really does make a difference to the end result
• The dressing can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 days, do not freeze
• This recipe will thicken in the refrigerator. Bring it out about 10 minutes prior to serving to return it to a pourable consistency.
• Sour cream or creme fraiche also works well instead of yogurt
• Red onion would also work well instead of shallot just make sure to chop it very finely

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