Description
A creamy and tangy dip made with green olives and feta cheese, perfect for parties or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives (pitted and roughly chopped)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 1–2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed fresh herbs (like dill or parsley, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients. Chop the green olives and mince the garlic.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped green olives, crumbled feta cheese, and softened cream cheese.
- Drizzle in the olive oil and add the minced garlic and lemon juice. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
- Give your dip a taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top before serving.
- Transfer your dip into a serving bowl and set it out with your favorite dipping vehicles, like pita chips or veggies.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your taste preference.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip, creamy dip, Mediterranean appetizer