Black Olive Dip Recipe
Introduction
This Black Olive Dip is a creamy, flavorful spread that’s perfect for parties or a simple snack. Combining tangy olives with smooth cream cheese and a hint of garlic and onion, it’s easy to prepare and sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
- 2 cups black olives (sliced)
- 250 grams (8 oz) cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons olive brine
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Place the sliced black olives into a food processor bowl and blitz for about 5 seconds to roughly chop them.
- Step 2: Add the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, black pepper, and olive brine to the chopped olives. Blitz for 5 seconds, then stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Step 3: Put the lid back on and blitz for another 5 seconds until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Step 4: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and place it in the center of a platter. Surround with pita chips, crackers, or chips, and provide a cheese knife for easy serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use Kalamata or other black olives for a richer flavor.
- For extra zing, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before blending.
- Try mixing in chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives for added freshness.
- If you don’t have olive brine, a splash of lemon juice or water can substitute.
Storage
Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving again, stir well and bring to room temperature for the best texture. Reheat is not recommended as it may affect the cream cheese consistency.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this dip without a food processor?
Yes, you can finely chop the olives by hand and mix them thoroughly with softened cream cheese and the seasonings, though the texture will be less smooth.
Can I prepare this dip ahead of time?
Absolutely. Preparing the dip a few hours in advance allows the flavors to meld nicely. Just cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
PrintBlack Olive Dip Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Black Olive Dip blends the rich taste of black olives with smooth cream cheese, enhanced with a touch of garlic, onion, and a hint of olive brine. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, it pairs wonderfully with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1.5 cups dip, serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dip Ingredients
- 2 cups black olives, sliced
- 250 grams (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tbsp olive brine
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried onion
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Chop Olives: Place the sliced black olives in the food processor bowl and blitz for 5 seconds to roughly chop them, ensuring a chunky texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, black pepper, and olive brine to the chopped olives in the food processor. Blitz for 5 seconds, then stop. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Finalize Blend: Secure the lid again and blitz for an additional 5 seconds until the dip reaches a smooth, consistent texture.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl placed centrally on a platter. Arrange pita chips, crackers, or chips around the bowl and provide a cheese knife for easy serving.
Notes
- Use good quality black olives for a robust flavor.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to blend smoothly.
- Olive brine adds salty tang; adjust quantity to taste.
- Garlic powder and dried onion provide depth of flavor but can be substituted with fresh minced versions if preferred.
- Customize spice level by adjusting black pepper quantity.
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