Homemade Spicy Copycat CAVA Crazy Feta Dip Recipe
Addicted to the spicy feta dip at CAVA? Spoiler alert, you can make it at home with minimal effort and this easy copycat CAVA crazy feta recipe. Full of a ton of flavor and a kick of heat, this creamy dip only uses a few simple ingredients you can find at your local grocery store. Toss it all in a food processor and you have a perfect dip for snacking, bowls, wraps, or sandwiches. Now let me show you how to make this amazing dip that will keep you coming back for more! Full recipe card below.
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What is Crazy Feta Dip?
To answer this question I first need to tell you about CAVA in case you have never been to one. CAVA is a Mediterranean fast-casual chain that specializes in rice and salad bowls. Imagine a Qdoba but with Mediterranean food.
Among a number of add-on dips is their notorious crazy feta dip. It is a highly popular go to menu item that is also featured in many of their signature grain bowls. This spicy feta dip is often served with pita slices as an appetizer item or on warm pita wraps as an entree item.
Ingredients
This simple recipe makes the best dip and it is so easy to make. I will break down what I use and why and what ingredients will give you the best results.
Feta Cheese – The base in this dip is feta cheese. I used crumbled feta cheese in this recipe because I buy it in bulk at Costco, but you could also use block feta. This can be found in the grocery store in the cheese section or sometimes near the deli.
Jalapenos – This dip is spicy which comes from the jalapenos. If you are not into spicy food, this dip is probably not for you. But you can definitely increase or decrease the spice level by removing the seeds or leaving them in when using fresh jalapenos. If you leave the seeds in it will be a lot spicier. I usually remove the seeds from one jalapeno and leave the seeds in from another. I find this to be a medium level of heat, But you should always taste your jalapenos first as the spice level can vary depending on how long they were on the vine.
Garlic – When I cook I almost always use jarred garlic, because it is easy and it keeps for a long time in the fridge. Feel free to use real garlic cloves or roasted garlic.
Lemon Juice – To balance out the dip and add some acidity to the salty feta cheese I added a little fresh lemon juice.
Olive Oil – I used a splash of olive oil to thin out the feta dip. A good substitute would avocado oil because of its neutral flavor.
Onion Powder – When I make dips I find that dried seasonings can provide a bit more flavor so I used onion powder here rather than fresh onion. But you could also make this with red onions or a sweet onion.
Black Pepper – For a little bit of extra seasoning.
Dippers – I used sea salt pita chips, but feel free to use pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Mixing the Dip
The best way to make this is to toss it all into a food processor and let it do the hard work for you. For an extra pretty presentation, top with small pieces of red onion, sliced fresh jalapenos, and crumbled feta.
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Homemade Spicy Copycat CAVA Crazy Feta Dip Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
Description
Addicted to the spicy feta dip at CAVA? Spoiler alert, you can make it at home with minimal effort and this easy copycat CAVA crazy feta recipe. A simple combination of creamy feta cheese, jalapenos, spices, olive oil, and lemon juice makes the perfect dip with a burst of flavor just like CAVA. The salty feta and spicy jalapenos blend together seamlessly and take a basic appetizer dip to the next level. An easy feta recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese
- 2 Jalapenos (1 with seeds, 1 without)
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice from 1/8 of a Lemon
- 1/4 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, add feta cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, onion powder, and pepper.
- Slice two jalapenos. Remove the seeds from one and leave the seeds in the other. If you like milder heat remove all the seeds. Add to food processor.
- Pulse in the food processor until all items are combined.
- Dip with pita chips, crackers, fresh veggies, or serve on top of wraps, sandwiches, or bowls.
Equipment
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Dip
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Looking for more feta and Mediterranean recipes? Try my creamy whipped feta bruschetta dip, my viral fresh Mediterranean chicken smash tacos, or my homemade harissa roasted red pepper hummus.
Looking for more copycat recipes? Try my Chuy’s copycat jalapeno dip, Hidden Valley ranch fiesta dip, Texas roadhouse sweet honey butter, or my Torchy’s Tacos green chile queso.
Storage
This dip goes really fast in my house! Like one day max, haha! But if your family has more self control than we do, you can store this dip in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
When to Make Copycat Crazy Feta
This easy spicy feta dip is perfect as an appetizer or as an addition to a main course. My favorite way to use this dip is adding it to my homemade version of the harissa CAVA bowls (coming soon!) or on top of sandwiches and wraps or on Greek bruschetta. This simple copycat dip is also a great option for the holiday season or game days because it doesn’t take long to make.
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