Description
A quick and creamy dip featuring the zesty flavors of green olives and feta cheese, perfect for effortless snacking. This gluten-free recipe brings a taste of the Mediterranean to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives (pimento-stuffed or Castelvetrano)
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled or blended)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the green olives to remove excess brine. Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces. Mince the garlic finely.
- In a food processor, combine the drained green olives, crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches a smooth yet slightly chunky consistency.
- If the mixture is too thick, gradually drizzle in more olive oil or a splash of water while blending until you achieve your desired creamy consistency.
- Transfer your Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip into a serving bowl. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top and garnish with additional olives, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs.
- Serve your delicious Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip chilled or at room temperature with dippers such as pita bread, crunchy crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Chill the dip for a few hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Avoid olives with pits to prevent a gritty texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg