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Feta Cheese-Covered Olives

Katerina | Diethood
Feta Cheese-Covered Olives is a fun and flavorful appetizer made with olives covered in a feta cheese mixture and rolled in crushed hazelnuts.
Servings : 6 servings
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can black California Ripe Olives
  • 1 package (8-oz) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed hazelnuts (you can use any nuts)

Instructions
 

  • Drain olives and pat dry with paper towel. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, feta cheese and dill;mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Place crushed hazelnuts in a shallow dish.
  • Mold 1 teaspoon cheese-mixture around each olive; shape into a ball.
  • Roll each cheese-covered olive in chopped hazelnuts and set on a serving platter.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • Serve.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD
 

Nutrition

Calories: 130 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 22 mg | Sodium: 290 mg | Potassium: 83 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 120 IU | Vitamin C: 0.7 mg | Calcium: 135 mg | Iron: 0.6 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizer ideas, appetizer recipes, appetizers for a party