Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread Recipe
This Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread is a tangy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dip, combining briny green olives, crumbly feta cheese, and smooth cream cheese with aromatic garlic, lemon, and roasted red pepper. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, it pairs beautifully with pita chips, crostini, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (serves 6 as a dip) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 200 g green olives (pitted)
- 150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 100 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings (Optional)
- 2 whole green olives
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the pitted green olives, crumbled feta cheese, room temperature cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth but still slightly textured to preserve some bite.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Add the chopped roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes if using, and freshly ground black pepper to the processor. Pulse 2 to 3 times just to incorporate while keeping some chunks for texture.
- Transfer and Garnish: Spoon the prepared spread into a serving jar or bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and top with the whole green olives for a decorative touch.
- Chill to Meld Flavors: Refrigerate the spread for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and develop further, enhancing the overall taste.
- Serve: Serve chilled with pita chips, crostini, or fresh raw vegetables as a delicious appetizer or snack at gatherings and mealtime.
Notes
- Use pitted green olives to avoid bitterness and keep the texture smooth.
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures easier blending and a creamier consistency.
- For a spicier kick, increase chili flakes to taste or omit if sensitive to heat.
- The spread can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest according to your preference for brightness.
Keywords: feta olive spread, green olive dip, Mediterranean dip, creamy feta spread, appetizer dip, party snack
