Olive Feta Dip
A whipped feta dip topped with roasted black and green olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread or crackers.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 large can black olivesdrained the can said 6 oz
- 5 oz.green olivesdrained
- 4 tablespoonsolive oildivided
- 8 oz.feta cheese
- 4 oz.cream cheesesoftened
- 1/4 cupwater
- 2 Tablespoonshoney
- 1/2 teaspoondry thyme
- 1/2 teaspoondry oregano
- zest of 1 lemon
- salt and pepper
- Crusty bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the drained black olives and drained green olives in a large mixing bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss until the olives are evenly coated. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the olives to a baking dish and spread them in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until warmed and slightly blistered. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2–3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the feta cheese (8 oz), softened cream cheese (4 oz), 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons honey, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, and a little salt and pepper to a food processor.
- Process the mixture until smooth and whipped, about 20 seconds; stop to scrape down the sides and process again if needed. The mixture should be thick and creamy.
- Transfer the whipped feta mixture to a serving plate and spread it into an even 1/2-inch layer.
- Top the whipped feta with the roasted olives and drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over the top.
- Taste and season the entire platter with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve the olive feta dip with crusty bread or crackers.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking Dish
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Food Processor
- Serving Plate
Notes
Notes
How do you make Whipped Feta Dip
First roast the olives together and then create whipped feta dip by using a food processor. Combine both steps and bam! The perfect dip.
Can I use crumbled feta?
Absolutely! Block feta and crumbled feta are the same.
Best way to serve Whipped Feta Dip with Olives?
We say pita dip or dense, thick crackers. Cold feta is thick and needs a nice thick cracker. Suggestions are Homemade Pita Chips, chunks of bread, tortilla chips, Fritos, sliced carrots, cucumbers or celery.
Any other suggested toppings?
Tabouli Salad (also spelled
Tabbouleh)
or sun dried tomatoes.
How long does whipped feta dip last in the fridge?
Store this dip for about 5 days in a tightly closed container.
What other topping goes great with Mediterranean dip?
Pistachios, sesame seeds, almonds, pine nuts or diced roasted red pepper. I also enjoy small diced up cucumber or for a real treat, dump on a pre-made container of tabbouleh salad (aka tabouli) before topping with olives.
How do you make Whipped Feta Dip
First roast the olives together and then create whipped feta dip by using a food processor. Combine both steps and bam! The perfect dip.
Can I use crumbled feta?
Absolutely! Block feta and crumbled feta are the same.
Best way to serve Whipped Feta Dip with Olives?
We say pita dip or dense, thick crackers. Cold feta is thick and needs a nice thick cracker. Suggestions are Homemade Pita Chips, chunks of bread, tortilla chips, Fritos, sliced carrots, cucumbers or celery.
Any other suggested toppings?
Tabouli Salad (also spelled
Tabbouleh)
or sun dried tomatoes.
How long does whipped feta dip last in the fridge?
Store this dip for about 5 days in a tightly closed container.
What other topping goes great with Mediterranean dip?
Pistachios, sesame seeds, almonds, pine nuts or diced roasted red pepper. I also enjoy small diced up cucumber or for a real treat, dump on a pre-made container of tabbouleh salad (aka tabouli) before topping with olives.