Olive Lovers Dream Dip: A Must-Try Appetizer Recipe!
Dive into the delightful Olive Lovers Dream Dip, a creamy and tangy appetizer that celebrates the bold flavors of olives. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dip is sure to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- Pitted kalamata olives
- Green olives (like Castelvetrano)
- Cream cheese
- Sour cream
- Fresh minced garlic
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Start by draining the olives if they’re in brine. Rinse them under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Roughly chop the olives with a knife or pulse them a few times in a food processor. Leave some chunks for texture, or blend them to your desired consistency.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and minced garlic. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend until smooth.
- Fold the chopped olives into the cream cheese mixture. Be gentle to maintain some of the olive pieces intact.
- Add the chopped parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Give your dip a taste! Adjust the seasoning with more lemon juice, herbs, or spices to suit your preference.
- For the best flavor, cover the dip and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley or olives. Serve it with pita chips, fresh veggies, or crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with olive varieties, serve cold or warm, and make it ahead of time for enhanced flavors. For a vegan version, use cashew cream and plant-based sour cream.