Description
Whipped Feta with Tangy Olives is a creamy and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer combining smooth whipped feta cheese with tangy mixed olives and fresh herbs, perfect for serving with toasted bread or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy
- 8 ounces feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (softened)
Flavorings and Oils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Olives and Herbs
- 1/4 cup mixed olives (pitted and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Serving
- Optional toasted bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Base: In a food processor or blender, combine the crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even consistency.
- Assemble the Dip: Transfer the whipped feta mixture to a serving bowl and top with the chopped mixed olives and freshly chopped dill or parsley.
- Final Touch: Drizzle additional olive oil over the top if desired to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately with toasted bread, pita, or crackers for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or minced garlic to the whipped feta.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Mix in roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for a tasty variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
