Description
This Kalamata Olive Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. The combination of tangy kalamata olives, cream cheese, and spices creates a delicious dip that pairs perfectly with pita chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Kalamata Olives:
- 250 grams/8.8 oz kalamata olives, pitted, drained, reserving some brine
Cream Cheese:
- 250 grams/8.8 oz cream cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp olive brine
- 1 tbsp dried onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Kalamata olives: Add the pitted kalamata olives to the bowl of a food processor and pulse for 5 seconds to roughly chop. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Combine: Add cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, and olive brine. Pulse for another 5 seconds, scrape down the bowl, and pulse again to combine.
- To serve: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with pita chips or crackers.
Notes
- Kalamata Olives: Use a 250g (8.8 oz) jar of olives, drained with some brine reserved.
- Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Dried Onion: Use dried onion for a quick and flavorful option. Can substitute with onion powder, adjusting quantity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 156 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 641mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
