Description
A bright and savory Mediterranean‑inspired olive oil dip with fresh herbs and creamy feta — perfect for dipping bread, veggies, or pita chips and ready in about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup extra‑virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of salt (optional — feta is salty)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, pour in the extra‑virgin olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir to combine.
- Mix in the fresh herbs: parsley, oregano, and basil.
- Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
- Add red pepper flakes and freshly ground black pepper, stirring to distribute evenly.
- Taste and add a small pinch of salt only if needed (feta is naturally salty).
- Let the dip sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
- Serve with warm pita, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra texture, briefly pulse the ingredients in a food processor — but keep it slightly chunky.
- Add a splash of balsamic glaze at the end for a sweet, tangy contrast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack
- Method: No‑Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean herb olive oil dip, feta dip, quick appetizer dip, herb and feta oil dip