This one is PERFECT for your Girls Gone Grillin’ crowd — bold, salty, creamy, and totally scoop-worthy. It’s easy enough for vendor events and impressive enough for a wine night or backyard patio party.
Ingredients
8 oz block feta cheese (crumbled)
4 oz cream cheese (softened)
½ cup mixed Mediterranean olives (Kalamata + green), finely chopped
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for drizzle)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 clove garlic (minced or roasted)
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tsp fresh oregano (or ½ tsp dried)
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Girls Gone Grillin’ Style Upgrade
For a subtle smoky vibe:
Add a pinch of smoked paprika
OR smoke the olives for 20 minutes before chopping
OR drizzle with hot honey for sweet heat contrast
Instructions
In a food processor, blend feta, cream cheese, lemon juice, zest, garlic, and olive oil until creamy.
Fold in chopped olives, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
Spoon into a shallow serving dish.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Top with extra olives, fresh herbs, and cracked pepper.
Serve With
Grilled pita wedges
Toasted baguette slices
Cucumber rounds
Bell pepper strips
Spread inside grilled chicken wraps
Dollop onto grilled lamb or steak
Make It a Showstopper for Events
Serve it in a cast-iron skillet, lightly warm it on the grill, and finish with:
