Many people know that I have converted so many commercial dips just by taking photos of the ingredients on the containers in the supermarket and then coming home and just ‘winging’ it to see if I can replicate them to be made in the Thermomix.
I was asked by a liker on my ThermoFun facebook page if I could try and convert a very well known popular commercial dip - it was the Olive Medley & Feta Dip. Now this one I have to admit was a little challenging to replicate, simply because I had never tried the commercial one and nor do I like olives!
Anyway I made it and if I was an olive eater I was fairly sure I'd "nailed it". However to be on the safe side I did ask a few ThermoFun Club Members to test the recipe out for me. I also asked the facebook page liker, Alexia, to test it out for me and she said it was spot on! Alexia also said "I'm a huge fan - lets just say I ate this for breakfast this morning haha". :)
ThermoFun – Olive Medley and Feta Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 70g black pitted olives (can be a mixture of black and green olives)
- 55g mayonnaise
- 30g Greek feta
- 5g lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon Italian Mixed Herbs
- sprinkle black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into TM bowl and chop 3 sec / speed 5.
- Scrape down and repeat until desired consistency.
Notes
This dip is best made in advance, as it does need a few hours in the fridge to ‘set’.
If your olives are pitted olives you can remove the pits in the thermomix: count olives into TM bowl, process for 5 sec / Speed 4 / reverse.
Check bowl and repeat if necessary. Remove olive pits and make sure there’s one for every olive you counted in (to avoid broken teeth!)
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Rebecca says
Excellent! My son's favourite dip and it has been banned due to added preservatives. Finally we have a substitute. Can't vouch for how much it improves with rest.. it didn't last that long.
thermofun says
Great to hear Rebecca. :)
Ali says
I really really love the recipe. So simple to make and tastes so delicious. I would recommend doubling the receipe if you are entertaining more than 4 people. I have just made it (doubled) and it's still perfect. Thanks for the great recipe x
thermofun says
Thank you Ali - great idea on doubling it too as it is a popular one! :)
Jennifer says
Hi I just wanted to Ask. With the Oregana and the Thyme is this just the dried herbs or fresh?
thermofun says
Hi Jennifer - sorry for the delay - yes the herbs are dried. :)
Kiki says
Is this like "Chris' brand" olive dip? Thx
thermofun says
yep it sure is! :)
kal20m says
This was a great tasting recipe. I did have to check about the consistency but once assured that it was thinner than the other dips, I popped it in the fridge and waited for our guests to arrive. It was a hit !
thermofun says
Awesome! I'm pleased it was a success! :)
Evelina says
Perfect, trying hard not to eat it all before my guests arrive. Would it be okay if I post a link to it on my facebook page Thermo loving mum?
thermofun says
I'm pleased to hear you enjoy it Evelina. And yes of course you may post the link. :)
Evelina says
Thank you :)
Nicole says
I made the dip yesterday for lunch today. Its delicious! I'm pleased I found a dip recipe without using sour cream or cream cheese. Thanks :-)
thermofun says
Pleased you enjoyed it Nicole. :)
Sue says
This is wonderful thankyou. Exactly like my favourite shop bought dip.