Description
Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean with this creamy olive dip that combines rich flavors and vibrant colors. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy evening, this dip is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread, fresh veggies, or as a sandwich spread. Your guests will rave about this culinary treasure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them in a food processor.
- Blend olives, garlic, lemon juice, and Parmesan until finely chopped but not mushy.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until creamy yet spreadable.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Gently fold in fresh herbs.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg