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Creamy Green Olive & Feta Spread

A tangy, creamy, and addictive spread blending briny green olives with salty feta, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces block feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup pitted green olives Castelvetrano or Manzanilla
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano optional
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine crumbled feta, olives, cream cheese, garlic, lemon juice, dill, parsley, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Pulse 5-7 times until ingredients are roughly chopped and combined. Scrape down sides.
  3. With the processor running on low, slowly stream in the 1/3 cup olive oil until the mixture is creamy but still has small bits for texture.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt is rarely needed).
  5. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  6. Before serving, let sit at room temp for 15 min. Drizzle with oil, garnish, and serve with dippers.

Notes

For best results, use block feta in brine, not pre-crumbled. Spread keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.