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Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread served in white bowl with crackers and fresh herbs on marble surface
Lena Torres

Creamy Feta & Green Olive Spread

A quick Mediterranean-style spread made with tangy feta, briny green olives, lemon, garlic, and olive oil—blended into a creamy, velvety dip that’s perfect with crackers, pita, or fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g feta cheese (block in brine preferred)
  • 120 g green olives, pitted (Castelvetrano or mild briny olives)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or mint (optional, chopped)

Equipment

  • food processor or high-powered blender
  • Spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • serving bowl

Method
 

  1. Set up your equipment (food processor or blender). Drain the olives well so the spread doesn’t get watery. Keep the feta cold for the thickest, creamiest texture.
  2. Add the feta to the food processor and pulse until crumbly.
  3. Add green olives, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend just until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  4. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil slowly to emulsify into a creamy, velvety spread. Blend about 1–2 minutes total, stopping as soon as it’s smooth.
  5. Taste and adjust: add more lemon for brightness, pepper as needed, and chili flakes or fresh herbs if using. If too thick, add 1 teaspoon olive oil (or water) to loosen.
  6. Serve in a shallow bowl with swirls on top. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, herbs, and a few olives. Serve with crackers, pita, or veggies.

Notes

Texture tip: Blend the feta first, then add olives and seasonings, and drizzle olive oil in slowly for the creamiest consistency. Don’t over-blend or the spread can turn thin/gummy. Customize it: add chili flakes for heat, fresh herbs (dill/parsley/mint) for brightness, or extra lemon for tang. Storage: keep refrigerated and don’t leave out more than 2 hours; best enjoyed within 4–5 days. Nutrition values are estimates.