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Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip

Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip: Creamy Bliss for Your Gatherings

Discover the Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip, a creamy appetizer that expertly combines tangy feta and zesty lemon for a crowd-pleasing delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 200 g Green Olives, pitted Use Castelvetrano or Manzanilla for best taste.
  • 150 g Feta Cheese, crumbled Opt for 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 Garlic Clove, minced Freshly minced garlic is recommended for a potent kick.
  • 1 Lemon Zest Organic lemons are preferred.
  • ½ Lemon Juice
For the Add-ins
  • 1 Roasted Red Pepper, chopped Both jarred and homemade varieties work well.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used if available.
  • ½ tsp Chili Flakes Adds mild heat; adjust based on preference.
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper For seasoning to taste.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the green olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth yet slightly textured.
  2. Add the roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse 2-3 times to maintain some chunkiness.
  3. Scoop the dip into a serving bowl, drizzling additional olive oil on top and garnishing with whole green olives.
  4. Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
  5. Serve with pita chips, crispy crostini, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Quality ingredients are key. For best results, chill before serving to meld flavors.

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