Description
This Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread combining tangy feta cheese and briny green olives with bright lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect as an appetizer, it’s easy to prepare with no cooking required and makes a delightful accompaniment to crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables. Garnished with fresh herbs, it captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors in a quick and elegant dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 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, add the crumbled feta cheese and softened cream cheese. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, forming the base of the dip.
- Add Flavorings: Into the food processor, pour in the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and black pepper. Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are well combined and the dip is flavorful.
- Incorporate Olives: Remove the dip mixture from the processor and gently stir in the chopped green olives by hand. This helps maintain their texture and provides a pleasant bite in the dip.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the prepared dip to a serving bowl. If desired, sprinkle with chopped fresh dill or parsley for a burst of color and fresh herb aroma. Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature alongside crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes into the dip mixture.
- You can substitute green olives with a blend of green and kalamata olives to deepen the flavor profile.
- This spread also works wonderfully as a flavorful sandwich or wrap spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
