Green Olive and Feta Cheese Dip

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese or strained yogurt (labneh works beautifully)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives or sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of paprika or za’atar for extra depth

🔪 Preparation

1. Mix the base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese or strained yogurt with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the flavors: Fold in parsley, chopped olives or tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add a hint of paprika or za’atar if using.
3. Taste and adjust: Adjust salt, lemon, or olive oil to balance tang and richness.
4. Serve creatively: Spread over fresh bread, toast, or crackers. Garnish with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil. It’s also great as a dip for veggie sticks or pita.

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup cream cheese or strained yogurt (labneh works beautifully)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped green olives or sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove, minced
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of paprika or za’atar for extra depth

🔪 Preparation

1. Mix the base: In a bowl, combine cream cheese or strained yogurt with olive oil and lemon juice. Stir until smooth and creamy.
2. Add the flavors: Fold in parsley, chopped olives or tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add a hint of paprika or za’atar if using.
3. Taste and adjust: Adjust salt, lemon, or olive oil to balance tang and richness.
4. Serve creatively: Spread over fresh bread, toast, or crackers. Garnish with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil. It’s also great as a dip for veggie sticks or pita.