Description
This easy olive dip combines the rich flavors of green and black olives with creamy garlic goodness, transporting your taste buds to the Mediterranean. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s a breeze to prepare and will have your guests raving. Serve alongside fresh veggies or toasted pita, and watch as this delicious dip disappears!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 cup pitted black olives
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure olives are pitted.
- In a food processor, blend green olives, black olives, minced garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Taste and add optional dried herbs if desired; blend again until combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve with crackers or pita chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg