Description
This creamy and savory Green Olive Dip is perfect for parties, gatherings, or a quick snack! With a combination of cream cheese, mayonnaise, and green olives, this dip will be the star of any table. Add a bit of olive brine for a smooth texture and extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ – 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 ounces green olives with pimento, drained (save the brine)
- 3 tablespoons olive brine (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add the onion powder and garlic powder to taste (adjust as necessary).
- Add the green olives and mix thoroughly.
- Start with one tablespoon of olive brine and add more as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
Notes
- The olive brine is optional but helps adjust the consistency of the dip.
- If you prefer a chunkier dip, pulse the olives less in the food processor.
- You can also use green olives without pimento, though pimento adds a nice color and extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg