Description
A rich and creamy Mediterranean dip made with Kalamata olives and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine in a mixing bowl the softened cream cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a lower sugar option, use appropriate sugar substitutes. Serve chilled to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg