Cava Crazy Feta Recipe

You'll love the creamy texture of this Cava Crazy Feta Recipe. It's a great option for parties or to make the perfect dip for a movie night at home. With only 5 simple ingredients needed, it's no secret that this is one of my most popular dips! 

I'm always looking for an amazing dip. I'm not a fan of standing and looking at all the options at the grocery store, and I find that making my own dip at home has such a great fresh flavor. I also think that dips should be the star of the show sometimes, and this delicious spread proves that to be true. 

Our whole family loves the food choices at Cava grill. If you aren't familiar with it it is a chain quick service restaurant similar to Chipotle but with Mediterranean food.

If you want to take your dip game to the next level, this homemade crazy dip is about to be your new favorite. It's a personal favorite of mine because it has so much flavor. I like to give my taste buds different tastes and textures, so I'll pair this with celery sticks, carrot sticks, pita chips, and even warm pita bread. 

Another favorite way to enjoy this crazy feta dip is to use it as a spread on warm pita wraps. It's an awesome addition to Mediterranean food and a quick way to add a burst of flavor. 

If you're a dip fan, this Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is another great flavor. I love making this one during the holidays to have a savory dip option on the table. 

Ingredients

Feta cheese - You can use crumbled feta cheese or a block of feta cheese. Just be sure that you don't make this into a creamy dip, as the texture should be crumbly. 

Olive oil - Avocado oil would work for this recipe as well. 

Onion - Dice the onions small in texture so that they don't overpower. 

Jalapeno - Fresh jalapeno is best. If you want to take down the spice level, remove the seeds. 

Garlic cloves - For the perfect garlic flavoring. 

How To Make This Cava Crazy Feta Recipe

Step One: Add all the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. 

Step Two: Break apart the bricks of feta using a potato masher.

Expert Tip: You can also just toss all the ingredients into the food processor. If you decide to use the food processor you it to chop the garlic and pepper first. Then add the other ingredients.

This dip isn’t supposed to be too smooth and creamy but rather a bit chunky in texture with the crumbled feta. 

Step Three: Once all the ingredients are pressed together, transfer to a serving or dip bowl. 

Variations 

Add different types of onions - I like adding a few red onions on top of this dip. You can also mix them in as well. Roasted onions would also be delicious, and you can even dice up chives to add. 

Add roasted garlic - If you're a fan of garlic, add more! You can roast garlic and dice and add, or even sprinkle in a bit of garlic powder. 

Add spice - The fun part about making this homemade crazy feta dip is that you can change it easily. Adding diced spicy jalapenos is a simple way to create spicy feta dip, and since this recipe already calls for some, add more to kick up the heat level! We normally remove the seeds but you can choose to leave them in.

Just make sure to use fresh jalapenos and dice them into small pieces. You can also add red pepper, cayenne pepper, or even a smidgen of ghost pepper if you're feeling wild and crazy. 

Common Questions 

What foods pair well with Cava crazy feta dip? 

It's a legendary dip for a reason. You can pair this with sliced bread, cubed bread, cucumber slices, sliced red bell pepper, tortilla chips, and more. Once you add it to a large bowl, just surround that bowl with all types of options. 

Can I use creamy feta cheese for this dip? 

You can use a block of feta cheese to start, but the texture of crumbled feta cheese is a must for this recipe. Not only is this dip famous for its flavor, but it's also famous for its texture.

Due to its recent popularity online, you might want to go ahead and make a double batch. This dip recipe is going to go fast.

Can I make this dip ahead of time? 

It's a fast and easy dip to make, and it's one that you can prep ahead of time. Just be sure that once you combine everything, you place it in the fridge in an airtight container. This will keep it fresh and delicious until you are ready to serve. 

Personally, I think that serving it chilled is delicious, but some people do like the taste a bit better at room temperature. This just means that you'll have to make it a few times to see what you like the best. 

Can I add lemon juice to this dip? 

The best part about the versatility of this dip recipe is that you can change things up. Adding a little bit of lemon juice is a fun and easy way to add a pop of citrus. 

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