Description
A creamy and savory Green Olive Dip made with chopped Spanish olives, cream cheese, and mayonnaise, flavored with Worcestershire sauce and spices. Perfect for serving as an appetizer with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Green Olive Dip Ingredients
- 5.75 oz jar Spanish olives, chopped into small pieces (save 1 tbsp for garnish) (e.g., 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
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped olives, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together vigorously until they are evenly combined and form a smooth, creamy dip.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving dish, garnish with the reserved chopped olives if desired, and serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
- The olive brine adds a nice tangy flavor—do not skip it.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste as olives and Worcestershire sauce can add saltiness.
- This dip can be prepared a few hours in advance and refrigerated to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled for best texture and flavor.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: green olive dip, Spanish olive dip, creamy olive spread, appetizer dip, party dip, olive cream cheese dip
