Creamy Green Olive Dip (Mediterranean-Style)
Creamy Green Olive Dip (Mediterranean-Style)
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted green olives, mild or slightly tangy
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, small, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, or chives, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor or blender, combine the pitted green olives, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), olive oil, minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if desired, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. For extra creaminess, you may add 1 to 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil while blending.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Transfer the blended dip to a serving bowl. If using fresh herbs, sprinkle the chopped herbs (such as parsley, dill, or chives) evenly over the top of the dip.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Cover the serving bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly for the best taste and texture.
⏱️ 15 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Green Olive Dip (Mediterranean-Style)
- 1 cup pitted green olives, mild or slightly tangy
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, small, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, or chives, chopped, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor or blender, combine the pitted green olives, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), olive oil, minced garlic clove, lemon juice, and black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Blend the mixture until it is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are incorporated. Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if desired, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference. For extra creaminess, you may add 1 to 2 additional tablespoons of olive oil while blending.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Transfer the blended dip to a serving bowl. If using fresh herbs, sprinkle the chopped herbs (such as parsley, dill, or chives) evenly over the top of the dip.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Cover the serving bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly for the best taste and texture.
⏱️ 15 min