Olive and Cream Cheese Dip
Creamy, tangy, and packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this Olive and Cream Cheese Dip is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. Featuring a rich base of softened cream cheese blended with tangy mayonnaise and zesty lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is studded with briny green and black olives for a burst of savory goodness in every bite. Seasoned with aromatic garlic powder, earthy parsley, smoky paprika, and a touch of salt and pepper, this dip is as flavorful as it is versatile. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for pairing with crackers, breadsticks, or fresh veggies. Whether you serve it immediately or let it chill for a firmer texture, this crowd-pleasing dip will keep your guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup green olives (pitted and chopped)
- 0.5 cup black olives (pitted and chopped)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 0.25 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and use a spoon or hand mixer to soften it until smooth.
Fold in the mayonnaise and lemon juice, blending well until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
Stir in the chopped green olives and black olives until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Add the garlic powder, dried parsley, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or lemon juice for brightness.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a few whole olives for presentation, if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, breadsticks, or vegetable sticks. Alternatively, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes for a firmer texture before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 861 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.0 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% | |
*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.
