Greek Feta and Olive Spread
Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this easy and irresistible Greek Feta and Olive Spread! Made with tangy feta cheese, briny kalamata olives, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this creamy spread is perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and aromatic dried oregano. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties it all together, while fresh parsley adds a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile spread is perfect as a dip for pita bread and veggies or as a bold topping for crostini. Great for parties or weekday snacking, this Greek-inspired appetizer will transport your taste buds to sunny shores.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams feta cheese
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Crumble the feta cheese into a blender or food processor.
2. Pit the kalamata olives (if not already pitted) and add them to the blender.
3. Peel and mince the garlic clove, then add it to the blender.
4. Add the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and black pepper to the blender.
5. Blend or process the mixture until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
6. Finely chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the spread by hand for a burst of freshness.
7. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
8. Serve immediately with crackers, warm pita bread, or fresh vegetable sticks, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.3 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 611 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.9 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 57 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
