Creamy Feta and Green Olive Dip: A 5-Minute Appetizer
By Miles Carr
Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Servings
8
Level
Easy
Buy a solid block of brined feta cheese to make this feta and green olive dip. Mix crumbled block feta and pitted green olives with cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill to make this dip in 5 minutes. The dip has a salty, briny flavor when eaten.
I use whole-milk cream cheese in a block and let it warm to room temperature before processing in a food processor. Room-temperature Greek yogurt is also good. In 1 or 2 minutes of processing, the dip mixture should be smooth. I don't recommend overprocessing for fear of making the dip too thin.
For serving, I pour the dip into a wide shallow bowl and wave the back of a spoon through it to make a swirling pattern. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Top the dip with fresh chopped dill or crushed red pepper.
The baked version is ideal if you want to serve the dip hot. Spoon the dip into a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges. I like this option if the bread is toasted.
Why you'll love this recipe
- 1Brined block feta is more flavorful than crumbled feta and can be combined with cream cheese to make a dip.
- 2Pitted green olives add salty, mild, buttery flavor to dishes without having to chop anything.
- 3One clove of garlic and fresh lemon juice can be used to keep the dairy product from tasting flat.
- 4Fresh dill contributes a herb flavor to the dip. Two tablespoons offer enough dill flavor for this serving.
- 5It takes five minutes to prepare and serve this dish in a food processor. No oven pan or stove is needed.
- 6Kalamata olives would be another good option if you like a stronger, saltier olive flavor.
Ingredients
- •8 oz block cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- •6 oz block feta cheese (crumbled, preferably packed in brine)
- •1 cup pitted green olives (drained)
- •¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (room temperature)
- •1 clove garlic
- •1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- •2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- •1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for serving)
- •¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy variation or garnish)
- •½ jalapeño (finely minced, seeds removed, optional for a spicy variation)
Instructions
- 1
Add the softened cream cheese, crumbled feta, green olives, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and dill to a food processor.
- 2
Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed, until the dip is completely smooth and creamy.
- 3
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, make a swirl with the back of a spoon, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Garnish with chopped dill or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
150
Calories
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