Description
A creamy and flavorful dip that combines Kalamata and green olives, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1 cup green olives (pitted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or oregano (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the olives, then roughly chop them for easier blending.
- Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, zest, and Parmesan cheese, then pulse to desired consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl and fold in parsley and optional herbs.
- Adjust texture and seasoning as needed.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve garnished with olive oil and herbs.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor melding.
- Try adding other herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg