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Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip

by Karla

Prepare this creamy Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip that’s perfect for dipping, spreading, or dressing salads. 

Vegan | Gluten-free | Soy-free

If you are looking for an appetizer that’s tasty and different, you will love this creamy Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip. The combination of vegan feta cheese with fresh herbs, balsamic glaze, and strawberries is to die for. 

I started making this vegan feta dip a few months ago after seeing a non-vegan version on Instagram. By making slight changes to veganize it, I landed a totally irresistible dip that’s ideal for dipping, spreading, or dressing salads, served with pita bread or toast. It also goes very well with vegetables and can be used as a sauce for pasta. 

The making of: Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip

We’re living in amazing times where there’s essentially a vegan version of everything. That is the case for feta cheese which is traditionally made from sheep’s milk, now there are so many vegan options!

Although you can make your own, for this recipe a store-bought block of vegan feta works best. My preferred one is Violife and it works great! However, if you can’t find vegan feta cheese, any other soft vegan salty cheese should work. 

To make this recipe, first, you’ll need to roast the strawberries with a mixture of balsamic glaze and maple syrup. This process really brings out their sweetness. This will make them soft and juicy; a new way to enjoy this delicious fruit! 

Meanwhile, start preparing the feta dip by whipping together vegan feta, vegan sour cream, and hummus; chill in the fridge. When the strawberries are done, allow them to completely cool down before adding them on top of the dip. Serve the dip on a serving plate or bowl, and top with strawberries, toasted almonds, and mint. If desired drizzle with olive oil for an extra flavor kick. 

You can use this dip in a myriad of ways. As I mentioned before, this dip can also double as a spread on a sandwich, a salad dressing, and a pasta sauce (minus the strawberries). But my favorite way is still as a dip! Serve with toasted bread, pita, and/or veggies.

As you see above, this Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip is the perfect recipe for when you have guests, because it is prepared in a few minutes with very few ingredients. You can also prepare it ahead of time and keep it well covered in the refrigerator until serving time.

How does it sound? It’s so easy that you don’t even need an excuse to make it! Just do it!

Strawberry Variations:

  • Any other berry
  • Roasted cherry tomatoes
  • Roasted dates
  • Artichokes
  • Pesto
  • Everything bagel seasoning
  • Garlic confit

Notes:

  • For the feta cheese, I’m using the Violife feta block. 
  • If you’re making this recipe for an event, you can make the vegan feta dip and strawberries a couple of hours in advance; just make sure to keep them in separate containers until serving time.
  • Leftovers? Store dip in an airtight container in your fridge for up to a week.

Vegan Whipped Feta with Balsamic Strawberries Dip

Rating: 5.0/5
( 1 voted )
Serves: 2-4 Prep Time: Cooking Time: Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

Roasted Strawberries

  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic glaze (or vinegar)
  • 2 tsp maple syrup

Whipped Feta Dip:

  • 200g block of vegan feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup hummus
  • 1/4 cup vegan sour cream
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Serve With:

  • Toasted bread (like sourdough or baguette)
  • Fresh mint
  • Roasted almonds
  • Drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil

Procedure

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. To a large bowl, add all whipped feta ingredients and whip using a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until completely smooth and creamy; scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. Transfer to the fridge and chill for 30-60 minutes. 
  3. While the dip gets chilled, prepare the strawberries. Wash them and remove the stems. Depending on size, slice each strawberry in half or quarters. Pat dry with a paper towel and place on a paper-lined baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle the balsamic glaze and maple syrup on top of the strawberries, and toss until combined. Then transfer to the oven and roast for about 30-35 minutes. 
  5. When strawberries are done roasting, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for 5-10 minutes. Transfer them to a container (with all the juices!) and chill in the fridge.
  6. When you're ready to serve this recipe, spoon the whipped vegan feta dip into a large shallow bowl; use your spoon to swirl and spread it around. Top with the roasted strawberries.
  7. Garnish with roasted almonds, fresh mint, a drizzle of garlic-infused olive oil, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
  8. Serve with toasted bread or chips for dipping. ENJOY!
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