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A bowl of creamy feta and green olive dip topped with chopped herbs and olive oil, surrounded by pita chips and fresh veggies.

Feta & Green Olive Dip Recipe – Creamy Mediterranean Spread for Olive Lovers

This Olive Lovers’ Dream Dip is a bold, tangy spread that’s perfect for parties, picnics, or anytime snacking. Creamy feta cheese blends beautifully with briny green olives, garlic, and a touch of lemon for a Mediterranean-inspired dip that’s rich, savory, and totally addictive. Serve it with pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that comes together in minutes. It’s naturally gluten-free, easy to make ahead, and guaranteed to impress olive fans everywhere.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack, Spread
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern-Inspired
Servings 2 cups (serves 6–8 as an appetizer)
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup green olives (Castelvetrano, Manzanilla, or pimento-stuffed), pitted
  • 6 oz block feta cheese (preferably sheep’s milk)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp roasted red peppers (optional)
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (dill, oregano, or parsley – optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Plain yogurt or more olive oil to adjust consistency (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Roughly chop olives and roasted red peppers. Crumble feta if using block.
  • Blend Base: In a food processor, combine feta, cream cheese, garlic, and lemon zest. Pulse until mostly smooth.
  • Add Flavor: Add olives, roasted peppers, herbs, and spices. Pulse gently to retain texture.
  • Adjust Texture: If too thick, add olive oil or yogurt and pulse again.
  • Season: Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, lemon juice, or more herbs.
  • Rest: Let sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Serve: Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with whole olives or herbs.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, use plant-based feta and cream cheese, and add nutritional yeast for tang.
  • Avoid over-blending to preserve texture.
  • Rinse olives if overly salty.
  • Not suitable for freezing due to dairy content.
  • Serve chilled, room temp, or slightly warmed.
  • Great as a dip, sandwich spread, or burger topping.
Keyword creamy dip, feta spread, Mediterranean appetizer, mezze, Olive dip, party dip, vegetarian