8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup olive juice (from jarred olives)
1/2 cup green olives, finely chopped (reserve a few whole olives for garnish)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped green olives
Fresh parsley or chives (optional, for color)
A drizzle of olive oil (optional, for extra richness)
Pita chips, crackers, or crostini
Fresh vegetable sticks like cucumber, carrots, and celery
Prepare the base
In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Add the olive juice and seasoning
Stir in the olive juice, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If you like a more tangy flavor, you can add extra olive juice.
Mix in the olives
Finely chop the green olives and fold them into the creamy mixture. Make sure the olives are evenly distributed throughout the dip. You can leave a few whole olives to garnish the dip at the end.
Chill the dip
Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. If you’re in a rush, you can serve it right away, but chilling it enhances the flavor.
Garnish and serve
Before serving, garnish the dip with chopped olives and a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color. Serve with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
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