Description
Creamy whipped feta with tangy olives dances across Mediterranean flavor profiles, bringing zesty Mediterranean charm to your table. Salty olive accents and silky cheese create an irresistible appetizer you’ll want to savor with crusty bread and good friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (optional)
Serving Ingredients:
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Pita bread, crackers, or veggies, for serving
Instructions
- Pulse feta and cream cheese in a food processor until velvety and uniform, incorporating olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper.
- Scrape processor sides to ensure complete blending, creating a silky, consistent texture.
- Spread the whipped mixture into a decorative serving bowl, creating gentle swirls with the back of a spoon.
- Scatter a medley of finely chopped kalamata and green olives across the surface, allowing them to nestle into the creamy base.
- Sprinkle fresh oregano leaves for an aromatic herbaceous touch, enhancing the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Gracefully drizzle additional extra virgin olive oil over the top, creating glistening pools that accentuate the dip’s richness.
- Present immediately alongside warm pita triangles, crisp crackers, or an assortment of raw vegetable crudités for a vibrant, inviting appetizer.
Notes
- Soften cheese at room temperature before blending to achieve ultra-smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Use high-quality feta for richer flavor; Greek feta provides the most authentic taste profile.
- Adjust olive oil quantity for desired consistency – less oil means thicker spread, more oil creates lighter dip.
- For dairy-free version, substitute dairy feta with cashew-based cheese and vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg