Description
A delicious Mediterranean spread combining creamy cream cheese and flavorful olives, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup green olives with pimentos, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, ensuring it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Combine the chopped green and black olives, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder into the bowl.
- Using a spatula or mixing spoon, mix all the ingredients until smooth and well blended.
- Taste the mixture and season it with salt and black pepper according to your preference.
- If desired, stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and taste.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilled with crackers, toast points, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Notes
Consider using Kalamata olives for a more intense flavor profile. Experiment with herbs and spices for added variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg