Description
A flavorful and creamy blend of green olives, cream cheese, and garlic, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives, pitted (such as Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the green olives, cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: olive dip, creamy dip, appetizer, party food, Mediterranean