Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy flavors of Whipped Feta with Tangy Olives, a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that is perfect for any gathering. This easy-to-make dish combines smooth whipped feta with a zesty olive mixture, creating a delicious spread that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or pita.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Feta:
- 8 oz feta cheese (crumbled)
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Tangy Olives:
- 1 cup mixed olives (pitted and roughly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Crusty bread or pita (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Feta: In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Tangy Olives: In a bowl, mix chopped olives with red wine vinegar, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble: Spread the whipped feta on a serving plate, top with the olive mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley.
- Serve: Accompany with crusty bread, pita, or crackers.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, consider adding a splash of milk or Greek yogurt while blending.
- Enhance the dish by using marinated olives or incorporating sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- This appetizer can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
