Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread Recipe
This creamy feta and green olive spread is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer, blending tangy feta, briny green olives, and zesty lemon for a smooth yet textured dip perfect for serving with pita chips, crostini, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1¼ cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 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
Add-ins
- 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Topping (Optional)
- 2 whole green olives
- Drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Blend Base Ingredients: In a food processor, combine green olives, crumbled feta cheese, cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth but retains a slightly textured consistency.
- Add Flavors: Add the chopped roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse 2 to 3 times gently to incorporate these ingredients, keeping some chunks for texture.
- Prepare for Serving: Spoon the spread into a serving jar or bowl. Drizzle the top with olive oil and place the whole green olives on top as garnish.
- Chill the Spread: Refrigerate the spread for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve: Enjoy this creamy feta and green olive spread alongside pita chips, crostini, or raw vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- For a smoother spread, blend longer until desired consistency is reached.
- Add chili flakes to taste for a mild kick of heat or omit for a milder dip.
- Roasted red peppers can be substituted with jarred roasted red peppers if fresh ones are unavailable.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Allowing the spread to chill enhances the melding of flavors and improves the texture.
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