Mediterranean Green Olive & Herb Dip
Ingredients
1 cup pitted green olives
½ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh basil or mint
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta, optional
1–2 tablespoons water, if needed
Extra olives and fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients:
Drain the green olives well. Add them to a food processor along with parsley, basil or mint, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, and black pepper.
2. Blend:
Pulse several times until the mixture becomes finely chopped but still has a slightly textured consistency. Avoid blending completely smooth; a little texture makes the dip more rustic and flavorful.
3. Add olive oil:
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the mixture becomes creamy and well combined.
4. Adjust the texture:
If the dip is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you reach your preferred consistency. Taste and adjust the lemon juice, pepper, or salt.
5. Add feta:
For extra Mediterranean flavor, gently fold in crumbled feta. You can also leave it out for a dairy-free version.