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This creamy buttermilk feta dressing is loaded with herbs, feta cheese, and acid to make this the perfect salad dressing or dip!
Ever since I was little, I’ve had this thing for salad dressings. I think it stems from my being a dipper/dunker when it comes to my food.
Full disclosure I rarely pour salad dressing all over a salad as I show in the images on this post but rather I prefer it to the side so I can dunk my fork in. Now yes, I do find I go through more dressing than most but I like every bite to have a little bit of everything. That, to me, is the perfectly balanced bite.
Grab Your Ingredients
The ingredient list is pretty standard items most folks have in their fridge or pantry.
- Dairy: mayo, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), cottage cheese, buttermilk, and feta cheese
- Seasonings: garlic, oregano, dill, kosher salt, and pepper
- Acid: white wine vinegar or lemon juice
Mix It Up
This is a throw it into a blender/food processor and mix the crap out of it type of recipe.
I used my Ninja IQ Blender that I’ve had for years. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this thing! It’s the most powerful one I’ve ever used. If you’re looking for a new one, I HIGHLY recommend it!
Time To Eat!
Since I had leftover Greek seasoned steak from dinner the night before, I opted to make an awesome steak salad with leeks, romaine from my garden, mini heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, more feta, carrots and some Greek bagel crisps.
Folks this was so luscious, so creamy, with such a great tang.
Creamy Feta Dressing Chef Tips
Initially, when you make this dressing it will appear thinner. As it chills in the fridge it will thicken up quite a bit. At that consistency, it’s perfect for dipping.
- To thin it out for use as a dressing, whisk in either heavy cream or milk to get it to the desired consistency.
- Taste for seasoning. When I do this, I may add just a smidge more dill/oregano. It honestly depends on how strong the feta I’m using is.
Creamy Feta Dressing Storage & Usage Tips
This dressing will last about a week or so in the fridge in a covered mason jar.
Some of my favorite ways to use this are:
- Salad dressing – that’s given
- Dip – this is amazing with sliced veggies as a dip, chips, or warm pita bread
- Condiment – Make a Greek-style burger or sandwich and use this instead of mayo. It’s out of this world!
Creamy Feta Dressing Substitutions/Additions
This is always my favorite section of a recipe post!
- Chunky: after you blend it all, stir in an additional 1/2 cup of crumbled feta. It adds great texture to the dressing.
- Fresh Herbs: if you have fresh parsley, dill, and oregano use that. The ratio is 3:1 so if the recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried parsley, use 3 teaspoons of chopped fresh parsley.
- Sour Cream: you can use Greek Yogurt in place
- Cottage Cheese: I love the texture and richness this adds to the dressing. If you do not want to use it you can use more sour cream though the flavor will slightly be altered.
The Best Homemade Creamy Feta Dressing
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Category: dressing, dips, condiments, salads
- Method: blender, food processor
- Cuisine: dressing, dips, condiments, salads
This creamy buttermilk feta dressing is loaded with herbs, feta cheese, and acid to make this the perfect salad dressing or dip!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 1 Tablespoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice
- *Optional 1-3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients except the heavy cream or milk into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Use immediately or transfer to a lidded container and store in the fridge for up to 7 days.
- Prior to serving, stir and if desired, stir in a little bit of the cream/milk to desired consistency.
Enriqueta E Lemoine says
This is exactly what I was looking for. Better than ranch, blue cheese, and all in between. Thanks for the recipe.
TKWAdmin says
Well I’m happy to help! I love this just a tad more than ranch too!
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Jamie says
Wow! This dressing looks absolutely delicious and very tasty! The creamy texture makes it so enticing and tempting! It’s so perfect for our salad dishes! Loved it!
TKWAdmin says
Thank you so much Jamie!
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Isabelle says
I didn’t change anything and the dressing came out wonderful. For now I used it with a greek chicken salad and it was the perfect ending flavor.
TKWAdmin says
Thank you so much Isabelle! Oh yum! I’ll have to try it with Greek Chicken now!
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Kristina says
This is definitely a dressing I would make again. I actually used it over roasted rosemary and herb potatoes and it was amazing. Thanks for the lovely recipe!
TKWAdmin says
OMG that sounds divine Kristina! So happy you loved it; thank you!
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sophie says
The flavor of the feta was perfectly balanced with the tangy vinegar and creamy texture of the dressing. I also appreciated how easy it was to make and the fact that it uses simple and healthy ingredients.
TKWAdmin says
Yes, this is so easy to make. I have a huge quart jar in my fridge at all times!
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Cathleen says
Wow, I don’t think that I’m going to be buying dressing from the store anymore. This is too good!!
TKWAdmin says
That means so much to me; thank you!
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Mikayla says
Such a delicious rich creamy dressing, love the hint of lemon from the lemon juice. Great for a dip for my zucchini fries too!
TKWAdmin says
Thank you so much Mikayla!
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Mimi Rippee says
I do love chunks of feta in my salads, but I also love this idea! A great dressing recipe.
TKWAdmin says
Hi Mimi! You can actually add chunks to it after you blend it! I have that in the post as I, too, love that textural juxtaposition!
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Sara says
I prefer a real strong feta flavor and added more after blending so it was a little chunky. Delicious!
TKWAdmin says
Hi Sara!
Yep, I agree. I have that listed in the additions/substitutions section. For me, I love the added texture it adds to add more after it’s all blended.
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Rina says
OMG this sounds incredible Lori! I love feta anything and am running to the store today so I can grab the ingredients to make this. Thank you so much for this!
TKWAdmin says
Thank you so much Rina! I honestly didn’t think when I made it my hubby would like it (he’s a ranch or Italian fan only). He LOVED this dressing!
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