Whipped feta with marinated olives is a quick and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or snacking. In just 10 minutes, you can create a creamy, tangy dip topped with herby, briny olives great with warm pita chips or crusty bread.
Whipped Feta with Marinated Olives
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Ingredients
- For the whipped feta:
- 1 block feta cheese (about 8 oz), broken into chunks
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp milk (for a thinner texture)
- For the marinated olives:
- 1 cup mixed olives
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp dried oregano or fresh herbs
- Optional: red pepper flakes, ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add feta, yogurt, garlic, and lemon zest to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add milk if needed to thin. Scrape down sides as needed.
- In a small bowl, toss olives with olive oil, lemon zest, herbs, and optional spices. Let sit while preparing the feta.
- Spread whipped feta into a serving bowl. Top with marinated olives and a final drizzle of olive oil.
- Pair with pita chips, baguette slices, or crackers.
