Feta & Green Olive Spread
This creamy feta and green olive spread is bold, briny, and packed with Mediterranean flavor. Tangy feta blends perfectly with rich cream cheese, zesty lemon, and savory olives for an irresistible dip. Perfect for spreading, dipping, or adding to your favorite dishes, this easy recipe will quickly become a go-to appetizer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
Ingredients
- 200 grams green olives pitted
- 150 grams feta cheese crumbled
- 100 grams cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 lemon zest
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1 red pepper roasted, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
- 1/8 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 2 green olives optional, whole for topping
- 1 tsp olive oil optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Add green olives, feta, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to a food processor and blend until mostly smooth with slight texture.
- Add roasted red pepper, oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper, then pulse a few times to combine while keeping some chunks.
- Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or jar.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add whole olives on top if using.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Use high-quality green olives for the best flavor.
- Let cream cheese soften before blending for a smoother consistency
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 882mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1144IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg