This Dill Pickle Feta Chickpea Dip is for everyone who loves strong flavors! It’s creamy, refreshing, and great with crackers, pita, sandwiches, and salads. Serve it as an appetizer at your next party, and everyone will talk about how unique and delicious it is.
This Dill Pickle Feta Chickpea Dip may sound like a weird flavor combination to some, but if you’re like me and love strong flavors, this recipe is for you. It’s very similar to a hummus dip, but I felt the dill pickle and feta were so far from traditional hummus flavors that I decided to call it a chickpea dip instead.
I was originally going to make a whipped feta-style hummus, but then, for some reason, the dill pickles popped into my head, and the flavors went so well together.
Dill Pickle Feta Chickpea Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Feta Cheese – This recipe can use a block or crumbled feta cheese. You can also use dairy-free feta if you’re making it vegan. I know Trader Joe’s sells blocks of vegan feta, and you can probably find Follow Your Heart vegan feta crumbles at most grocery stores.
- Dill Pickles – I used both pickles and pickle juice for this chickpea dip. Make sure you get dill pickles, not sweet pickles!
- Chickpeas – I used one can of chickpeas that I boiled in water with a bit of baking soda for about 15 minutes. That’s totally optional, but helps soften the chickpeas. Home-cooked chickpeas are great, too!
- Tahini – Tahini is optional in this recipe. I added it because I love the flavor, and it’s a traditional ingredient in hummus, but the feta also adds some creaminess, so you don’t have to include it if you don’t have it on hand.
- Olive Oil – Use a good quality olive oil that you enjoy the taste of.
- Garlic – As I said before, this dill pickle feta dip has strong flavors, and one of those flavors is garlic! I love garlic and loaded mine with it, but you can use as much or as little as you prefer.
- Lemon – I used lemon juice and zest. As with the garlic, you can make your dip as lemony as you like.
- Salt – Season with salt to taste. I don’t add any other spices, but you can add cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper, or anything else that speaks to you.
Why Your Body Will Love This Recipe
- Pickle Power – Pickles, which are fermented, are a great source of probiotics that help maintain the balance of bacteria in the gut. They are low in calories and fat, contain vitamin C, and help relieve muscle cramps thanks to the sodium and potassium. The vinegar in pickles and their juice may also help balance blood sugar levels.
- Chickpeas are super(food!) – Chickpeas contain saponins, which help fight cancer, and calcium, iron, and other nutrients that contribute to bone health. Chickpeas help the brain and nervous system function properly and contain vitamins A, C, E, folate, and magnesium.
- Fiber – If you read this blog often, you know I love beans for many reasons, including their fiber content. The fiber in chickpeas helps digestion (including passing healthy bowel movements) and blood sugar regulation. It binds to toxins and carries them out of our system. Fiber also helps us feel full for longer, contributing to weight management.
How To Make Dill Pickle and Feta Hummus Dip
- Add the feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and olive oil to your food processor. Turn on and blend until the feta cheese is creamy. You may have to scrape down the sides of the food processor once or twice. The feta probably won’t be silky smooth, but that’s okay!
- Next, add the tahini and 3 Tablespoons of water. Blend again until combined. Add the chickpeas and 2 Tablespoons of dill pickle juice from the jar, and blend until you have a hummus-like dip, 1-2 minutes.
- Lastly, add your chopped dill pickle and pulse a few times until the pickle is mixed in but still has a few chunks visible. I like to put my dip into a bowl and top it with olive oil, feta cheese, and diced pickles so people know what’s in it. You can also garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs if you like. Serve with pita, crackers, or chips.
Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this hummus dip gluten-free? Yes!
- Can I make this recipe vegan? Yes, just use vegan feta cheese instead of regular.
- What does this dill pickle feta dip taste like? It does have a strong flavor, but if you love all the ingredients, you will love it! It’s kinda vinegary and salty, which is a great flavor combo.
- What should I serve this chickpea dip with? I suggest serving it with a side of crackers, pita, or raw veggies for dipping. You can also add it to sandwiches and salads. You can serve it as you would a hummus dip.
- How long do leftovers last in the refrigerator? Leftovers should last 4-5 days if stored in an airtight container.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will get back to you ASAP.
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Dill Pickle Feta Chickpea Dip
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Dill Pickle Feta Chickpea Dip is for everyone who loves strong flavors! It’s creamy, refreshing and goes great with crackers, pita, on sandwiches or salads. Serve it as an appetizer at your next party and everyone will be talking about how unique and delicious it is!
Ingredients
- 6 oz cubed or crumbled feta cheese
- 1–2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed*
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
- 1/2 cup diced dill pickles
- Salt, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste, if you like things a little spicy
Instructions
- Add the feta cheese, garlic, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil to your food processor. Turn on and blend until feta cheese is creamy. You may have to scrape down the sides of the food processor once or twice. The feta probably isn’t going to be silky smooth, but that is ok!
- Next, add in the tahini and 3 tablespoons of water. Blend again until combined. Add in the chickpeas and 2 tablespoons of dill pickle juice, from the jar, and blend until you have a hummus like dip, 1-2 minutes.
- Lastly, add in your chopped dill pickle and pulse a few times until the pickle is mixed in, but there are still a few chunks visible. I like to put my dip into a bowl and top with a little olive oil, feta cheese and diced pickles so people know what is in the dip. You can also garnish with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs, if you like. Serve with pita, crackers or chips.
Notes
*If you like, you can boil the chickpeas with about 1/2 teaspoon baking soda for 15-20 minutes to help soften them.
You can just add all the ingredients to the food processor and blend, but I like to add them in stages just to make sure they all get blended well.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dip, Vegetarian
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: American
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