Description
A savory spread combining tangy cream cheese with briny olives and fresh herbs, perfect for crackers or crusty bread.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup pitted green olives
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp capers, drained
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: In a food processor, combine kalamata olives, green olives, garlic, and capers.
Step 2: Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 5-6 pulses.
Step 3: Add parsley, basil, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt (if using).
Step 4: Pulse 2-3 more times until herbs are incorporated but mixture remains slightly chunky.
Step 5: Transfer olive mixture to a medium bowl.
Step 6: Add softened cream cheese to the bowl with the olive mixture.
Step 7: Stir gently until cream cheese is evenly distributed but some olive chunks remain visible.
Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 9: Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 4g