Whipped goat cheese dip with herbs
Whipped goat cheese dip with herbs is a creamy, tangy spread made by blending soft goat cheese (chèvre) with herbs like chives, dill, or parsley, often with a touch of cream or olive oil for smoothness. It's a popular appetizer in Mediterranean and French cuisines, typically served with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dip is high in fat and protein but low in carbohydrates, providing calcium, phosphorus, and probiotics from the goat cheese. A typical 2-tablespoon serving has roughly 70-90 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin A | 100 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.05 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Goat cheese is naturally easier to digest than cow's milk cheese for many people due to its smaller fat globules and different protein structure, and its use in herb dips reflects a long tradition of pairing fresh, local ingredients in rustic European cooking.
