Feta and Olive Dip
A creamy Feta and Olive dip that captures the essence of Mediterranean flavors, perfect for gatherings and entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz block feta cheese (in brine, at room temperature)
- 4 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives (roughly chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta cheese, garlic, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture a few times to break everything down, then drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running. Continue blending until smooth.
- Add the pitted Kalamata olives and fresh dill, and pulse a few times to combine, ensuring the olives remain coarsely chopped.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, extra chopped olives, and dill. Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure cream cheese and feta are at room temperature before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg