Description
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that packs a flavorful punch? This Olive Dip recipe is the perfect solution! Combining green olives, cream cheese, and mozzarella, this creamy dip is ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with crackers, chips, and fresh veggies. With its rich taste and customizable flavor profile, you can make this dip your own. Prepare it ahead of time for a hassle-free entertaining experience and watch your guests rave about this delicious Mediterranean-inspired treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces green olives with pimento (drained)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
- Whole or sliced olives (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and soften the cream cheese.
- In a food processor, combine olives, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, sour cream, red wine vinegar, and seasonings.
- Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg