Description
Mediterranean magic dances in this green olive dip, blending briny olives with zesty herbs and creamy textures. Quick and simple ingredients create an irresistible spread perfect for entertaining or savoring solo.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pitted green olives, chopped
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional Flavor Enhancer:
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
Instructions
- Finely dice green olives into uniform, small pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the dip.
- Combine softened cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture.
- Incorporate chopped olives, garlic powder, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, and olive brine, stirring thoroughly to integrate all flavors.
- For an ultra-smooth consistency, transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until reaching desired creaminess, approximately 30-45 seconds.
- Transfer the dip into a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and present alongside an assortment of accompaniments such as crisp crackers, rustic baguette slices, hearty chips, or fresh, crisp vegetable crudités.
Notes
- Swap regular cream cheese for dairy-free alternatives like cashew cream cheese to make this dip vegan-friendly.
- Adjust garlic powder quantity based on personal taste preferences for a more or less intense flavor profile.
- Pulse olives in food processor for ultra-smooth texture if chunky pieces aren’t desired.
- Include fresh herbs like chopped dill or parsley to enhance the dip’s brightness and add a fresh dimension.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg