Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip
A creamy and tangy olive dip that's perfect for snacking. Made with olives, feta, and cream cheese, it's the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 200 g Green Olives, pitted (Choose Castelvetrano or Manzanilla for best taste)
- 150 g Feta Cheese, crumbled (Use block feta in brine for smoother blending)
- 100 g Cream Cheese, room temperature (Ensure it’s at room temp for a smooth texture)
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Use high-quality oil for optimal taste)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (Freshly minced is recommended for a potent kick)
- 1 zest Lemon Zest (Use organic lemons if possible)
- 0.5 lemon Lemon Juice
- 1 Roasted Red Pepper, chopped (Jarred or homemade both work)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano (Fresh can be substituted if available)
- 0.5 tsp Chili Flakes, optional (Add to taste based on preference)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (For seasoning to taste)
- Whole Green Olives (Use as a delightful garnish)
- Drizzle of Olive Oil (Adds richness and shine)
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the green olives, feta, and cream cheese to a food processor or blender.
- Pulse a few times until everything is roughly combined but still chunky.
- Add the olive oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, roasted red pepper, oregano, and chili flakes.
- Blend until mostly smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides so no rogue feta escapes.
- Taste, then season with freshly ground black pepper and adjust lemon or chili if needed.
- Scoop into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and scatter whole green olives on top.
Notes
Make it up to 2 days ahead, store it in an airtight container. If it thickens too much in the fridge, add a tiny drizzle of olive oil to wake it back up.