green olive dip
This simple and easy tangy dip is sure to become your new favorite, add cheese and vodka/gin and make it a martini dip!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 oz cream cheese add an additional 2 oz if using vodka/gin so it's thicker
- 1 cup green olives (stuffed) additional sliced olives for garnish
- 2 tablespoons olive brine (from jar of green olives)
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch black pepper
- 1 oz crumbled, cotija or blue cheese (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 oz vodka or gin (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- Be prepared to chill this dip until it's cold before serving, it'll thicken up as well.
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are combined. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients with finely chopped olives until well blended.
- Place in a dish, covered, and refrigerate until completely cold. Garnish and serve with chips, pretzels, vegetables and/or crackers.