Quick and Creamy 10-Minute Whipped Feta and Olive Dip
Make this flavorful, creamy olive dip in just 10 minutes. It requires no cooking and uses simple ingredients, making it a perfect last-minute appetizer for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives, drained
- 1 cup pitted black olives, drained
- 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the green olives, black olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper into a food processor.
- Process the ingredients until the mixture is mostly smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Continue processing for about 2 to 3 minutes until you achieve a whipped texture.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- You can make this dip ahead of time; cover and chill for up to 2 days. Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- For a tangier dip, substitute half of the feta cheese with goat cheese.
- Garnish the top with a drizzle of good quality olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 25
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