The feta and cream cheese whip up into a smooth and creamy dip topped with summer-ripe tomatoes and cucumber.

Each bite keeps you coming back for more!

Stir in tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and mint leaves; toss to coat.

the ingredients to make the Tomato-Cucumber Salad Over Whipped Feta

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Arrange the tomato and cucumber salad over the whipped feta.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest.

Serve with pita chips.

a photo of making the whipped feta in the food processor

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 3 Tbsp.

The whole-wheat pita chips also add fiber and some anti-inflammatory compounds, as well.

you might make the feta dip ahead of time.

a photo of the chopped vegetables in a bowl

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

Keep it covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

When ready to serve, let the dip come to room temperature, then whisk it until smooth.

The main distinction is their size.

a recipe photo Tomato-Cucumber Salad Over Whipped Feta

Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Lauren Odum

Both varieties have thin, smooth skin.

They also have few seeds, and their flesh is mild, sweet and less watery than regular cucumbers.

you could use both interchangeably in recipesincluding this one.

Additional reporting byCarrie Myers, M.S.andLinda Frahm

EatingWell.com, May 2024