Marinated Olives with Whipped Feta
A vibrant appetizer of marinated olives paired with creamy whipped feta, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Castelvetrano Olives (or Kalamata olives)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (Oregano, Parsley, Dill)
- 8 oz Feta Cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Olive Brine
Instructions
- Prepare the Olives: In a bowl, combine olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chili flakes. Mix gently and set aside.
- Create the Whipped Feta: Crumble feta into a separate bowl, add Greek yogurt, and blend using a mixer until creamy.
- Combine Herby Goodness: Mix in honey and fresh herbs into the whipped feta.
- Assembly: On a serving platter, add a dollop of whipped feta and arrange marinated olives around it, drizzling marinade over the feta.
- Serving: Let the dish sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Garnish: Optionally, garnish with additional herbs or chili flakes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, allow marination time for olives. Adjust herbs and spice to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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