Description
A flavorful appetizer combining olives, cheese, and herbs for a Mediterranean twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 cup green olives
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse the Kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic until finely chopped.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, feta cheese, basil, parsley, and lemon zest until well combined.
- Layer the olive mixture and cheese mixture in a log shape on a serving platter.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the olive mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 4g