Creamy Feta and Green Olive Spread for Hosting Recipe
This creamy feta and green olive spread is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for hosting. Combining tangy feta cheese, briny green olives, fresh garlic, and zesty lemon juice, it offers a rich and flavorful spread that pairs beautifully with toasted bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Spread Ingredients
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Serving Suggestions
- Toasted bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and half of the olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed to achieve your desired creamy consistency.
- Add Olives: Add half of the green olives to the mixture and pulse a few times until they are slightly broken down but still chunky, keeping some texture in the spread.
- Transfer and Garnish: Transfer the spread to a serving bowl. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top. Garnish with dried oregano, black pepper, fresh parsley if desired, and the reserved green olives.
- Serve: Serve the creamy feta and green olive spread alongside toasted bread or crackers for dipping and enjoy as a delightful appetizer or snack while hosting.
Notes
- For a smoother spread, blend a little longer until completely creamy.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to add color and fresh flavor.
- Green olives can be substituted with kalamata olives for a different flavor profile.
- To make this spread vegan, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative and adjust seasonings accordingly.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days for best freshness.
