Giardiniera Spread
Transform your snacking game with this irresistibly tangy and creamy Giardiniera Spread—a bold blend of Italian pickled vegetables, silky cream cheese, and a touch of zesty seasonings. Perfectly balanced with a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this versatile spread is ready in just 15 minutes and can elevate everything from crackers to sandwiches. By chopping the giardiniera finely, each bite bursts with tangy, briny flavor complemented by the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and olive oil. Whether served as a quick party appetizer or refrigerated for meal prepping, this no-cook dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for lovers of bold, savory flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Drain the giardiniera thoroughly, then chop the pickled vegetables into very small pieces. A food processor can make this step quicker, but be careful not to overprocess; you want it to be finely diced, not a paste.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped giardiniera to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
Stir in the garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Giardiniera Spread chilled with crackers, crostini, or use it as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.4 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 6199 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1050 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
