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A bowl of creamy Olive Lovers Dip garnished with herbs and served with crackers.

Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip

A creamy and tangy dip packed with olives, feta, and roasted red peppers, perfect for gatherings and snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 200 g Green Olives, pitted Castelvetrano or Manzanilla recommended, ensure they are pitted.
  • 150 g Feta Cheese, crumbled Block feta in brine is preferred.
  • 100 g Cream Cheese, room temperature Room temp is essential for blending.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Use a good-quality oil.
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced Use fresh garlic.
  • 1 Zest Lemon Use organic if possible.
  • 1/2 Lemon Juice Start with half for taste.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used as well.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes Optional, adjust for spice.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • Whole Green Olives, for garnish
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil, for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the olives and pat dry. Crumble the feta, chop the roasted red pepper, and mince the garlic. Zest and juice the lemon.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a food processor, add the cream cheese, feta, olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Pulse until mostly smooth.
  2. Scrape down the sides and continue to blend if necessary.
  3. Add the green olives, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and black pepper. Blend until the desired consistency is achieved.
Add Roasted Red Pepper
  1. Fold in the chopped roasted red pepper gently.
Chill and Serve
  1. Transfer to a serving bowl, smooth the top, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. When ready to serve, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle extra chili flakes or oregano, and garnish with whole olives.

Notes

The dip is versatile; serve it with toasted pita, baguette, veggie sticks, or use it as a sandwich spread.