Creamy Olive Spread: Your New Favorite Mediterranean Dip

Experience the delightful Creamy Olive Spread, a quick and easy Mediterranean dip that brings unmatched flavor to your gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Spread

1 cup Green Olives Pitted
1 cup Black Olives Pitted
8 oz Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Substitute with vegan cream cheese if needed
1/4 cup Olive Oil Good quality enhances flavor
2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
2 cloves Garlic Minced
2 tbsp Capers
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
1 tsp Dried Oregano
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

food processor

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse the green and black olives under cold running water and pat them dry.
In a food processor, combine rinsed olives, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and olive oil. Process until smooth.
Add minced garlic, lemon juice, capers, and dried oregano. Pulse until combined but still chunky.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, blend briefly.
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This spread tastes better after a day in the fridge, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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