Description
A creamy and flavorful dip that combines briny olives with fresh herbs, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mixed olives (chopped, green and black)
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as parsley and basil, chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Get Mixing: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Blend until you achieve a perfectly smooth and creamy consistency.
- Incorporate Flavor: Stir in the chopped olives, fresh herbs, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dried oregano. Taste for seasoning, and add salt and pepper as desired.
- Blend It All Together: Mix well until every ingredient is thoroughly integrated, and you can see the beautiful specks of green and black.
- Chill Out: Transfer the dip to a serving dish, cover it, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Ready to Serve: Serve your Olive Lover’s Dream Dip with crispy crackers, crunchy vegetables, or warm, crusty bread.
Notes
For an even creamier texture, consider blending everything in a food processor; just pulse until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, olives, creamy, herb, Mediterranean, party food