This light and refreshing dip combines creamy avocado, sweet tomatoes, salty feta, and tangy red onions, perfect for serving with crackers, pita chips, or as a snack on toast.
Recipe Overview
I couldn’t stop eating this easy dip—it’s just so light and refreshing! You’ve got the sweetness from the tomatoes, creamy avocado, salty feta, and just the right zing from the red onions. The best part? You only need lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to bring everything together and keep it light and fresh.
Serve it as a fun appetizer with your favorite crackers or pita chips, or enjoy it as a snack on top of toast. It even works as a light and delicious side dish for a salad!
Recipe Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados - peeled and diced (ripe but not too soft)
- 4 oz crumbled feta - about 1 cup
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes - or grape tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Crackers or pita chips - for serving
PREP THE AVOCADOS: Start by peeling and dicing 2 medium avocados that are ripe-ish—soft to the touch when you press the skin, but not too soft. You want them to hold their shape when you dice them. Place the diced avocado in a medium mixing bowl.
How To Make Avocado Feta Dip
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: Add 4 oz (about 1 cup) crumbled feta, 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes (seeds removed if you prefer a less liquid released into the dip), ¼ cup of finely diced red onion (soak it in cold water for a milder flavor if you'd like), and 3 minced garlic cloves to the bowl with the avocados. Toss everything gently to combine.
STEP 2: Drizzle in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, then sprinkle in ½ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Gently mix everything together with a spoon, being careful not to mash the avocados too much. You want the dip to stay chunky!
Once everything is well combined, place in the fridge to sit for 1 hour. This will allow the ingredients to meld together. Then serve with your favorite crackers or pita chips. It’s the perfect appetizer or snack!
Recipe Tips
- Choose avocados that are soft to the touch but still hold their shape when diced. Overripe avocados will be too mushy and hard to chop into pieces.
- If your tomatoes are very juicy, consider removing the seeds or draining them for a few minutes to avoid excess moisture in your dip. This will help keep it from getting too watery.
- Raw red onions can be pretty spicy and strong. If you prefer a milder flavor, here’s a handy trick: soak the diced red onion in cold water for a few minutes before adding it to the dip. It’ll soften the sharpness and give a more subtle taste.
How To Store Leftovers
- REFRIGERATE: Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, pressing plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent browning.
- TIP: Avocados tend to brown over time, so this dip is best enjoyed within 1-2 days. However, if stored properly, it can last up to 3 days in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados - peeled and diced
- 4 oz crumbled feta - about 1 cup
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes - or grape tomatoes
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Crackers or pita chips - for serving
Instructions
- Start by peeling and dicing 2 medium avocados that are ripe-ish—soft to the touch when you press the skin, but not too soft. You want them to hold their shape when you dice them. Place the diced avocado in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 4 oz (about 1 cup) crumbled feta, 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes, ¼ cup of finely diced red onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the bowl with the avocados. Toss everything gently to combine.
- Drizzle in 1 Tbsp of olive oil and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice, then sprinkle in ½ tsp of salt and ¼ tsp ground black pepper. Gently mix everything together with a spoon, being careful not to mash the avocados too much. You want the dip to stay chunky!
- Once everything is well combined, place in the fridge to sit for 1 hour. This will allow the ingredients to meld together. Then serve with your favorite crackers or pita chips.
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
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