Description
This creamy and tangy Olive Dip is a flavorful spread perfect for parties and snacking. Made with softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped green olives, and a hint of garlic and black pepper, it offers a smooth texture and briny taste. Easy to prepare and chill, it pairs beautifully with crackers, bread, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese (softened, 8oz/250g package)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup green olives with pimentos (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive brine (from the jar)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add mayonnaise: Mix in the mayonnaise with the electric mixer until the mixture is fully combined and has a creamy consistency.
- Fold in olives and brine: Gently fold the finely chopped green olives and the olive brine into the cream cheese mixture to retain texture and flavor without overmixing.
- Season the dip: Stir in the garlic powder and black pepper thoroughly to evenly distribute the seasoning.
- Chill: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and achieve the best taste.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, finely chop the olives as much as preferred.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise for the richest flavor.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Pairs well with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh vegetable sticks like celery and carrots.
- Olive brine can be adjusted to taste; add more for a tangier dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
