🫒 Green Olive Dip
Green olive dip is a tangy, savory appetizer perfect for parties, snacks, or Iftari. It’s easy to make and pairs well with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable sticks.
🥄 Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted green olives (like Castelvetrano or Manzanilla)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp cream cheese or Greek yogurt (for creaminess, optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp capers (optional, for extra tang)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or thyme) for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend the Dip
- In a food processor or blender, combine green olives, garlic, olive oil, cream cheese (or yogurt), lemon juice, and capers.
- Blend until smooth or slightly chunky, depending on texture preference.
2️⃣ Season
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
3️⃣ Garnish
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs.
- Drizzle a little extra olive oil on top if desired.
🍽️ Serving Tips
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, breadsticks, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Can also be used as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
💡 Tips
- For extra flavor, roast the garlic before blending.
- Add a small amount of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3–4 days.
If you want, I can also provide:
- 🫒 Spicy green olive dip with jalapeños
- 🥖 Mediterranean-style green olive and feta dip
- 🍋 Green olive dip with lemon zest and herbs
Do you want me to share one of these variations?
