Description
Imagine effortlessly creating an appetizer that transports you and your guests straight to a sun-drenched Mediterranean coast. This dip is the perfect, elegant starter that requires no cooking and is ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as oregano, mint, thyme)½ cup feta cheese, crumbled1 clove garlic, crushed2 tablespoons olives (green, Kalamata, or both), choppedZest and juice of ½ lemon1 teaspoon honeySalt, to taste (optional)
Instructions
Combine Base Ingredients: In a shallow serving dish or bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped fresh herbs, crumbled feta cheese, crushed garlic, and chopped olives. Mix well to distribute evenly.
Add Lemon and Honey: Stir in the lemon zest and juice, followed by the honey. Mix gently so the flavors meld without breaking down the cheese too much.Season to Taste: Taste the dip and add a pinch of salt if needed — be mindful that both feta and olives can be salty.Serve: Garnish with more herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm crusty bread, toasted baguette slices, or soft flatbread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: feta and olive oil dip, Mediterranean dip, 10-minute appetizer, no-cook recipe, herb dip, Greek feta dip, easy party dip