A creamy, salty, smoky appetizer that's perfect with toasted sourdough, pita, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

For the Whipped Feta

• 200g feta cheese, crumbled
• 100g Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the Grilled Olives

• 1 cup mixed olives (green and black)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Zest of ½ lemon

To Serve

• Toasted pita or crusty bread
• Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, or dill)
• Extra olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

1. Make the Whipped Feta

Add the feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper to a food processor.

Blend until smooth and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed. If too thick, add a little more yogurt or olive oil.

2. Grill the Olives

Toss olives with olive oil, oregano, and chili flakes.

• Grill in a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat for 3–5 minutes.
• Turn occasionally until lightly blistered and warmed through.

Remove from heat and toss with lemon zest.

3. Assemble

• Spread the whipped feta onto a serving plate or shallow bowl.
• Spoon the warm grilled olives over the top.
• Drizzle with extra olive oil.
• Finish with chopped fresh herbs.

Serving Suggestions

• Warm pita bread
• Grilled vegetables
• Roasted peppers
• As part of a Mediterranean mezze platter

Flavor Notes

Creamy, tangy Feta Cheese contrasts beautifully with smoky grilled Olives, while extra virgin olive oil ties everything together with fruity richness and peppery depth. This dish works especially well when made with a high-quality, robust olive oil.