Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Green Olives (preferably Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)
- 150 g Feta Cheese
- 100 g Cream Cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- Zest and juice of ½ Lemon
- 1 Roasted Red Pepper (chopped)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Optional: ½ tsp Chili Flakes
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients—ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending.
- In a food processor, combine green olives, feta cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Add the roasted red pepper, dried oregano, chili flakes (if desired), and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before transferring to a serving bowl.
- Garnish with extra olives and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg