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    Home » Appetizers

    Published: Jan 31, 2021 by Lisa · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Green Olive Dip

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    olive dip with green olives and chips.

    This tangy Green Olive dip recipe is such a quick and easy appetizer for any menu. But be warned: This creamy dip filled with olives, onions, and garlic is addictive. I dare you to eat just one bite.

    Green olive dip on a plate, with sliced olives and chips.

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    You know those dips that you just can't stop eating no matter how hard you try? This Green Olive Dip is that dip for me. Frankly, it's kind of embarrassing when I think about just how much of it I can eat.

    Once you have tried it, I'm positive you will agree. Even people who don't like green olives fall in love with it. It's that good.

    And as a result, this creamy olive dip has since replaced the french onion dip from the grocery as our go-to chip dip. You will always find a batch of it in my refrigerator.

    So what are you waiting for? I bet you have everything you need in your fridge and pantry to make this dip now!

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQs
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    Ingredients

    This easy dip only uses a handful of ingredients that you probably have on hand now.

    ingredients needed for olive dip on brown board.

    Instructions

    You only need 5 minutes and a food processor to make this dip. The hardest thing about it is waiting to eat it. The flavors meld together beautifully after being the refrigerator for a few hours.

    steps 1-3 of making green olive dip.

    Add the cream cheese, mayo, garlic and onion powder to the food processor and blend until smooth.

    Drain the olives and reserve some of the olive brine. Add the green olives to the cream cheese mixture and process to desired texture. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

    FAQs

    Do I have to make this with a food processor?

    No, you don't but it does make it a lot easier. If you don't have a food processor simply chop the olives to desired texture and use a mixer to blend the cream cheese and mayo.

    Why does the cream cheese need to be softened?

    Your dip will be a lot creamier when you use softened cream cheese. If you use a cold block straight from the fridge you will end up with little chunks of cream cheese. It will still taste delicious, just won't be as smooth.

    Do I have to chill this dip?

    Yes! The garlic flavor will be strong initially but will mellow as the dip sits in the refrigerator. The hardest thing about this dip is to wait to eat it!

    A bowl of green olive dip on a plate with chips.

    Expert Tips for the Best Dip

    • Softened cream cheese makes a much creamier dip than cold cream cheese. Let it sit out for 30 min-1 hour before making the dip if possible.
    • Start with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and add more as desired. I usually do a teaspoon of garlic powder, the flavor will mellow as it sits in the refrigerator.
    • The hardest part about this dip is letting it chill for 2 hours before eating it. The time that it chills gives the flavors time to meld together!

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    Recipe

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    Green Olive Dip

    Garnish With Lemon
    This tangy Green Olive dip is a quick and easy recipe that is always a hit at parties!
    4.79 from 167 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 cups
    Calories 149 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 6 ounces green olives with pimento drained (save the brine)
    • 3 tablespoons olive brine optional

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    Instructions
     

    • Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and mix until thoroughly combined.
      2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened, ½ cup mayonnaise
    • Add the onion powder and garlic powder to taste (adjust as necessary)
      1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Add the green olives and mix thoroughly..
      6 ounces green olives with pimento
    • Start with one tablespoon and add additional olive brine as needed to get dip to the desired consistency.
      3 tablespoons olive brine

    Notes

    • Softened cream cheese makes a much creamier dip than cold cream cheese. Let it sit out for 30 min-1 hour before making the dip if possible.
    • Start with ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and add more as desired. I usually do a teaspoon of garlic powder, the flavor will mellow as it sits in the refrigerator.
    • The hardest part about this dip is letting it chill for 2 hours before eating it. The time that it chills gives the flavors time to meld together!
     

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 4tablespoonsCalories: 149kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 454mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    About Lisa

    Hi, I’m Lisa! Looking for the party? It’s probably at my house. Nothing brings me more joy than sharing good food with friends and family. That and a seriously good cocktail.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa Caldwell says

      January 11, 2025 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday evening, it’s absolutely amazing!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        January 11, 2025 at 12:12 pm

        Thank you!! It's a family favorite! I have some in the fridge right now!

        Reply
        • Annette says

          January 22, 2025 at 7:08 pm

          5 stars
          I have been using this recipe for over 40 years.....I only put in a teaspoon of olive juice brine but add milk to get the right consistency....(must be the Dairy girl in me!)... I also cut the olive pieces ahead of time and fold it into the creamy mixture after using my hand mixer...Yummmy

    2. Susan says

      December 07, 2024 at 10:01 am

      Do you think it would be a recipe I could make with Vege cream cheese? It sounds delicious

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        December 07, 2024 at 3:21 pm

        I've never made it with vege cream cheese so I can't speak to how it would taste. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out! It's a pretty forgiving recipe!

        Reply
    3. Gail says

      November 12, 2024 at 5:49 pm

      Dies this freeze well?

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        November 19, 2024 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Gail, I have never tried freezing this so can't speak to it. Please let me know if you try it and how it turns out.

        Reply
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