Silly Easy Sun Dried Tomato Olive Dip
Whip up a show-stopping appetizer in just 10 minutes with this Silly Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Dip! Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, this creamy dip combines tangy sun-dried tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, savory garlic, fresh basil, and a touch of lemon for the perfect balance. Blended with velvety cream cheese and sour cream, it achieves a luscious, spreadable texture that's ideal for pairing with crackers, veggie sticks, or crusty bread. Whether you're hosting a party or simply craving a quick, flavorful snack, this no-cook recipe is guaranteed to impress. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing dip or as a versatile spread for sandwiches, this effortless dish is a must-try for olive and tomato lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 0.5 cup Pitted Kalamata olives
- 8 oz Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 Garlic clove (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
1. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil for added flavor.
2. In a food processor, combine the drained sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, softened cream cheese, sour cream, and the reserved tablespoon of oil.
3. Add the minced garlic, chopped basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
4. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
6. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or slices of crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.8 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 459 mg | 10% | |
*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.
