Description
A creamy and flavorful Green Olive Dip combining chopped Spanish olives with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a savory appetizer served with crackers for a quick and easy party snack or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Olive Dip Ingredients
- 5.75 Oz Jar Spanish Olives, chopped into small pieces (save 1 tbsp for garnish) (I used Cento Spanish Stuffed Manzanilla Olives)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Brine (from the jar of olives)
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the Spanish olives into small pieces and reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish to add texture and visual appeal to the final dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped olives, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, olive brine, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined, forming a creamy dip with a consistent olive distribution.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the dip to a serving dish, garnish with the reserved chopped olives, and serve immediately with crackers. Enjoy this flavorful and creamy green olive dip as an appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to make mixing easier and achieve a smooth consistency.
- You can adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on the saltiness of your olives and olive brine.
- This dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
- For a tangier twist, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce.
- Serve with crackers, fresh vegetables, or toasted bread slices for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green olive dip, olive dip, appetizer, party dip, cream cheese dip, no cook dip, Spanish olives
