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Olive Lovers' Dream Dip (Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread)

A salty, savory, and incredibly creamy dip combining whipped feta, cream cheese, and chunky green olives. The perfect 10-minute appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Base
  • 8 oz feta cheese block drained
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup green olives pitted (Castelvetrano preferred)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill chopped

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Spatula
  • Serving Jar or Bowl

Method
 

  1. Place feta cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor.
  2. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until the cheese mixture is whipped, creamy, and smooth.
  3. Add the pitted olives, lemon juice, zest, red pepper flakes, and herbs to the bowl.
  4. Pulse 5-10 times until the olives are chopped into small chunks. Do not overmix; the dip should have texture.
  5. Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle generously with extra olive oil and garnish with whole olives.
  6. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread, or chill for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It firms up when cold.