Description
A creamy, briny, and herb-filled Mediterranean-inspired dip made for olive lovers. Perfect with veggies, chips, or as a spread, this quick no-cook appetizer comes together in minutes and bursts with bold flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup green olives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easy blending.
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and gently fold in the chopped olives.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let flavors develop.
- Before serving, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle parsley, and garnish with extra chopped olives.
Notes
- Use high-quality olives for the best flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy with plant-based options.
- Let it rest before serving to deepen the flavor profile.
- Perfect as a sandwich spread or pasta topping, too!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: olive dip, Mediterranean dip, cream cheese dip, Greek dip, appetizer, party dip