Description
Indulge in the Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip – Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread, a luxurious blend that transforms your gatherings into memorable culinary experiences. This creamy dip showcases the vibrant flavors of green olives, tangy feta cheese, and zesty lemon, providing a Mediterranean flair that will impress your guests. Perfect for casual snacking or elegant entertaining, this versatile dip pairs beautifully with pita chips, crostini, or fresh vegetables. With only 10 minutes of preparation time, it’s an effortless choice for last-minute gatherings. Customize it by adding spices or herbs to suit your palate and enjoy a delicious appetizer that’s both healthy and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g green olives (pitted)
- 150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 100 g cream cheese (room temp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 roasted red pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend green olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth yet slightly textured.
- Add chopped roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), and black pepper; pulse a few times to mix while keeping some chunks.
- Spoon into a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil. Chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve with pita chips, crostini, or raw vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dip portion (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg