Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip
Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip is a bold and creamy Mediterranean appetizer made with tangy feta, briny green olives, garlic, and herbs. This quick, no-cook dip is perfect for parties, snacking, or spreading on sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 10–30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup green olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla), pitted
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 cup cream cheese or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or lemon zest, for garnish
Instructions
In a food processor, combine feta, green olives, garlic, cream cheese (or yogurt), lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Pulse until smooth or leave slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional lemon juice.
- Stir in chopped herbs by hand for added freshness.
- Chill for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with herbs, red pepper flakes, or lemon zest.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, vegetables, or flatbread.
Notes
- Use feta in brine for better flavor and creaminess.
- Chilling enhances the flavor, but the dip can be served immediately.
- Great as a sandwich spread or topping for grilled meats or roasted vegetables.
- For a chunkier texture, pulse the food processor less and stir in extra chopped olives by hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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