Creamy Green Olive & Feta Spread
A flavorful spread made with creamy feta and zesty green olives, perfect for snacks or appetizers.
Ingredients
Cheese Base
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled) Use good-quality feta for the best flavor.
- 0.5 cup cream cheese (softened)
Olives & Seasoning
- 1 cup green olives (drained and chopped) You can substitute with black olives if preferred.
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra-virgin)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 0.5 lemon zest
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- to taste Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- In a food processor, combine the feta, cream cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Pulse the mixture until it is creamy but retains a slight texture.
- Add most of the chopped green olives and pulse briefly to blend them in.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Fold in the chopped parsley and black pepper. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Chill the spread for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor.
Notes
Store any leftover spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir before serving as it may firm up.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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