Description
A flavorful and creamy Kalamata Olive Dip, perfect for gatherings and packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup Kalamata Olives
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Rinse Kalamata olives under cold water and pat dry.
- In a food processor, combine Kalamata olives, cream cheese, and minced garlic; pulse until smooth with some texture.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil and lemon juice to emulsify.
- Stop the processor, add parsley and dill; season with salt and pepper, and blend until just combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Can substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Use avocado oil for a more neutral taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Kalamata Olive Dip, appetizer, healthy dip, Mediterranean dip, crowd-pleaser
