Description
A creamy and savory olive spread with a smooth whipped texture, balanced with garlic, herbs, and a touch of citrus for a fresh and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green olives, pitted
- 200 grams cream cheese, softened
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending.
- Add green olives, cream cheese, garlic cloves, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper into a food processor.
- Make sure the processor bowl is clean and dry before blending.
- Pulse the mixture until ingredients begin to combine, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy with a light texture.
- Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
Notes
- Use high-quality olives for the best flavor.
- Let the cream cheese soften fully to avoid lumps.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste before serving.
- Chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: olive spread, creamy dip, mediterranean dip, olive cream, easy appetizer