Green Olive Dip: A Deliciously Creamy Surprise!
A deliciously creamy dip made with green olives, perfect for serving with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups pitted green olives (Castelvetrano or Sevillano recommended)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Dash of black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pulse green olives in a food processor until coarsely chopped.
- Add cream cheese, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve with crackers, veggies, crostini, or pita chips.
Notes
- Use high-quality jarred olives for best flavor.
- Pulse longer for a smoother, spreadable dip.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives for a vegan version.
- Make a day ahead—flavors deepen over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg