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Easy 10-Minute Creamy Black and Green Olive Dip

Close-up of a creamy olive dip, speckled with dark olive pieces, served in a white bowl next to toasted bread slices.
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This cold olive dip recipe is simple to make and full of rich, tangy flavor. With few ingredients and no cooking needed, it is an ideal last-minute appetizer for entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces black olives, pitted and drained
  • 4 ounces green olives, pitted and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the softened cream cheese, black olives, green olives, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper into a food processor.
  2. Process the ingredients until the mixture is mostly smooth but still has some texture. Do not over-process into a completely smooth paste; a slightly chunky texture works well for this dip.
  3. Taste the dip and add more pepper or lemon juice if you prefer a sharper flavor.
  4. Transfer the creamy olive dip to a serving bowl.
  5. Serve immediately with crackers or crusty bread for the best experience.

Notes

  • For a slightly different flavor, substitute half of the cream cheese with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier dip.
  • If you do not have a food processor, you can finely chop the olives by hand and mix them vigorously with the other ingredients in a bowl.
  • This dip pairs well with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Rosé.

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