Olive and Feta Spread with Green Olives
This Olive and Feta Spread is one of those simple recipes that feels a little special every time you make it. It started as a quick way to use up a jar of green olives, but it quickly became something I keep coming back to. The combination is just right, salty, creamy, and full of flavor, without needing much effort at all.
Ingredients
- 3.5 oz (100g) green olives , pitted
- 5 oz (150g) feta cheese
- 3 tbsp (45g) Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp (30g) olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp (5g) lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- fresh or dried herbs, parsley, dill, or oregano
For Decorationg
- chili flakes
- olive oil
- green olives cut in slices
Instructions
- In a food processor, add feta, green olives, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.
- Add olive oil.
- Blend smooth for a dip or leave slightly chunky for more texture.
- Add more lemon juice for brightness or olive oil for a silkier texture. Pepper to taste (you likely won’t need salt).
- Stir in chopped fresh herbs or dried herbs if using.
- Decorate with olive oil, chili flakes and chopped olives.
- Spread on warm bread or toast, serve with crackers or grissini, add to sandwiches or wraps or dollop over roasted vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving out of 4Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 3.3gProtein: 12gFat: 18.15gSaturated Fat: 6.751gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 715mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 1.99gVitamin A: 249IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 0.44mg