A creamy, zesty dip made with olives, feta, and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Author:hbibamine1980
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Blending
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
200 g Green Olives, pitted
150 g Feta Cheese, crumbled
100 g Cream Cheese, room temperature
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tsp Lemon Zest
0.5 lemon Lemon Juice
1 Roasted Red Pepper, chopped
1 tsp Dried Oregano
0.5 tsp Chili Flakes, optional
Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Whole Green Olives, for garnish
Drizzle of Olive Oil, for garnish
Instructions
Gather all your ingredients on the counter, ensuring that cream cheese is at room temperature.
In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the green olives, crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice, blending until smooth.
Fold in the chopped roasted red pepper and dried oregano, adding chili flakes to taste.
Taste the dip and season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust lemon juice or chili flakes as desired.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and top with whole green olives and a drizzle of olive oil.
For enhanced flavor, let the dip chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.