Description
This Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip is a creamy and flavorful spread combining tangy feta cheese with briny green olives, enhanced by fresh lemon, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect as a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer, it’s easy to prepare with no cooking required and ideal for serving with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
Olives & Flavorings
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Combine Cheeses: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese and softened cream cheese. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the cheeses are fully incorporated for a velvety base.
- Add Flavorings: Add the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and black pepper to the cheese mixture. Pulse several times in the food processor until all ingredients are well combined and the dip is smooth.
- Mix in Olives: Remove the mixture from the processor and gently fold in the chopped green olives by hand. This step preserves the texture of the olives, providing delightful bites throughout the dip.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped fresh dill or parsley if desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the dip.
- You can substitute green olives with a mix of green and kalamata olives for more depth of flavor.
- This spread also works wonderfully as a sandwich or wrap spread for added creaminess and flavor.
