Easy Olive Dip Recipe
A creamy, tangy, and easy-to-make olive dip combining green olives, cream cheese, mozzarella, and seasonings, perfect as an appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
10 ounces green olives with pimento (1 jar), drained (sliced or whole)
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; optional)
Instructions
- Place green olives, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mozzarella, sour cream, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika into a food processor bowl.
- Process until desired smoothness is achieved, scraping down the sides as needed. Pulse for chunkier texture or process longer for smooth dip.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetables. Optionally garnish with whole or sliced olives, green onions, and parsley.
Notes
- Can add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.
- Mix in fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or chives for extra flavor.
- Try different cheeses such as cheddar or pepper jack for variation.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Best served chilled; gently reheat if preferred warm.
- Use black olives for a different flavor but green olives are tangier.
- Red wine vinegar can be substituted with white wine vinegar or lemon juice.
- Not recommended to freeze as texture changes upon thawing.
- Vegetarian-friendly; check for animal-derived rennet if strict vegetarian.
- Dairy-free versions possible with plant-based cream cheese, mayo, and mozzarella.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: Approx. 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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