Kalamata Olive Dip Recipe
This Kalamata Olive Dip is a flavorful and creamy appetizer perfect for parties or casual snacking. Made with pitted kalamata olives, cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, and a touch of olive brine, it combines the rich tang of olives with smooth creaminess. Serve it with pita chips or crackers for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 250 grams (8.8 oz) kalamata olives, pitted and drained (reserve some olive brine, do not rinse olives)
- 250 grams (8.8 oz) cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive brine
- 1 tablespoon dried onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pita chips or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the olives: Place the pitted kalamata olives into the bowl of a food processor. Blitz for about 5 seconds to roughly chop the olives. Remove the lid and use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to ensure even chopping.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, and reserved olive brine to the chopped olives in the food processor bowl. Blitz for an additional 5 seconds. Scrape down the sides again with a spatula and blitz once more until the mixture is well combined into a creamy dip.
- Serve: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl using a spatula. Place a cheese knife in the bowl and arrange pita chips or crackers on a plate around the bowl for spreading and dipping. Enjoy immediately or chill before serving for a firmer texture.
Notes
- Use pitted kalamata olives to avoid bitterness from the pits and to simplify preparation.
- Keep some olive brine to enhance the dip’s flavor and adjust consistency.
- Use full-fat cream cheese for optimal creaminess.
- The dip can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving for best taste and texture.
- Feel free to garnish with chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or oregano for extra aroma and color.
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