Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip: Creamy, Tangy, and Irresistible! Recipe
Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip is a creamy, tangy, and irresistible spread made with green olives, feta cheese, and cream cheese, infused with zesty lemon and a hint of garlic. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or snack, this dip is elevated with roasted red pepper and aromatic oregano, delivering a delightful texture and taste. Ideal for serving with pita chips, crostini, or fresh seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Dip
- 200 g Green Olives (Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)
- 150 g Feta Cheese (block feta in brine)
- 100 g Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 Lemon (zest only)
- ½ lemon (juice only)
- 1 Roasted Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
For the Garnish
- 2 Green Olives (for garnish)
- Drizzle of Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a food processor, combine green olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth but still slightly textured.
- Add Flavorings: Add chopped roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes (if using), and freshly ground black pepper to the food processor. Pulse 2–3 times to mix while preserving some chunkiness for texture.
- Assemble and Garnish: Spoon the dip into a serving bowl or jar. Drizzle olive oil over the top and garnish with whole green olives.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Serve: Serve chilled with pita chips, crostini, or fresh seasonal raw vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Using block feta in brine provides a better, creamier texture for blending.
- Room temperature cream cheese blends more easily and evenly.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference or omit if sensitive to heat.
- Refrigerating the dip enhances the flavor profile and improves consistency.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or raw vegetables.
Keywords: olive dip, feta dip, creamy olive spread, Mediterranean appetizer, party dip, snack dip
