With this Mediterranean dip all you need is 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of your time and you have a great party appetizer for your next get together.
I pretty much love all things Mediterranean when it comes to food. Hummus, olives, artichokes, gyros, and the list goes on. And I feel like it is loved by so many others as well.
What I love even more are easy recipes that literally only take minutes to make. I mean who doesn’t like it when things are easy to do.
What is in this Mediterranean Dip?
This dip really couldn’t get any easier with only 4 ingredients
- Marinated artichoke hearts is what I prefer to use for this recipe because of the extra spices and oil that the artichokes are soaking in compared to just regular artichoke hearts
- Kalamata olives– Can’t get anymore Mediterranean than kalamata olives. Theses definitely have a unique flavor compare to regular olives
- Feta cheese is what you will find as far as cheese in concerned in most Mediterranean dishes
- Cream cheese to make this dip creamy and spreadable
How to make Mediterranean Dip
Add the marinated artichoke hearts to your food processor (Photo 1) then add your drained kalamata olives to the food processor (Photo 2)
Next add the feta cheese to the food processor (Photo 3) and then your softened cream cheese (Photo 4) and blend, blend, blend (Photo 5)
You will probably have to stop and scrap down the side of the food processor bowl a couple times before everything is blending really well.
What should I serve with this Mediterranean dip?
I personally love serving crostinis with this recipe. Which is very similar to bruschetta. Take some baguette bread, slice it up, rub some olive oil on it and bake in the oven for about 12 minutes on 400 degrees.
Some pita chips would also go great with this dip. Pita chips are also easier because you can just pick up a bag at your local grocery store.
Tips for this recipe
- Be sure and let the cream cheese set out at least for 30 minutes before making this recipe. It blends so much better when soft
- Drain the olive juice and squeeze out any other juice from the olives. This will help keep the dip from getting runny
- Use marinated artichoke hearts because it adds some extra flavor to the dip. The artichokes are marinated in oil and seasonings and it taste so yummy so just take the artichoke hearts straight from the jar and put into the dip
- Use a food processor or even a blend for this dip. It makes it so easy to create this recipe with one or the other
- After blending put the dip in the refrigerator at least for an hour. I believe this dip tastes best when served cold
- You can save this dip for 5 days when sealed and store in the refrigerator
Want some more dip recipes?
Love Dip
Spicy Ranch Spinach Dip
Black Bean Dip
Chorizo Queso Dip
Or check out these other great Appetizer recipes
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Mediterranean Dip
Ingredients
- 5 ounces crumbled feta
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
Instructions
- Drain and squeeze all the juice from the olives
- Add the marinated artichokes, olives, feta cheese, and softened cream cheese to a food processor and blend really well
- Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Serve with toasted bread or pita chips
Notes
- Be sure and let the cream cheese set out at least for 30 minutes before making this recipe. It blends so much better when soft
- Drain the olive juice and squeeze out any other juice from the olives. This will help keep the dip from getting runny
- Use marinated artichoke hearts because it adds some extra flavor to the dip. The artichokes are marinated in oil and seasonings and it taste so yummy so just take the artichoke hearts straight from the jar into the dip
- Use a food processor or even a blend for this dip. It makes it so easy to create this recipe with one or the other
- After blending put the dip in the refrigerator at least for an hour. I believe this dip tastes best when served cold
- You can save this dip for 5 days when sealed and store in the refrigerator
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Update Notes: This post was originally publish in August of 2018, but was updated with new pictures, step by step picture instructions, and expert tips in May 2019.
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