Description
This creamy Green Olive Dip is a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties or snack time. Made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion and garlic powders, and tangy green olives with pimento, this dip offers a delightful combination of savory and briny flavors, whipped to a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Ingredients
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Dip Ingredients
- 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 Cream Cheese and Mayonnaise: In the bowl of a food processor, add the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Process until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly combined, creating a creamy base for the dip.
- Add Onion and Garlic Powder: Sprinkle in the onion powder and garlic powder to taste. Pulse a few times to incorporate the seasonings evenly. Adjust the seasoning according to your flavor preference.
- Incorporate Green Olives: Add the drained green olives with pimento to the processor bowl. Blend until the olives are evenly distributed throughout the mixture, creating a uniform texture.
- Adjust Consistency with Olive Brine: Start by adding one tablespoon of the reserved olive brine to the dip. Pulse again and check the consistency. Add more brine as needed, up to three tablespoons total, until you reach your desired spreadable texture.
Notes
- For a smoother dip, pulse longer in the food processor but avoid over-processing to keep some olive texture.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Serve chilled with crackers, sliced vegetables, or toasted bread slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If you prefer a spicier dip, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
