Description
This creamy Dirty Martini Dip brings bold, briny flavors inspired by the classic cocktail. Packed with green olives, cream cheese, and a splash of olive brine, it’s a party-perfect appetizer.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Sour Cream: 1/4 cup
- Green Olives: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Olive Brine: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground
- Chopped Chives: 1 tablespoon (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, olive brine, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped green olives and stir until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with chopped chives and additional olives if desired.
- Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Use high-quality green olives like Castelvetrano or Spanish Manzanilla for best flavor.
- Taste as you go when adding olive brine to prevent over-salting.
- This dip tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
- Leftovers can be used as a sandwich spread or stirred into pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Dirty Martini Dip, Olive Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, Party Appetizer, Easy Dip Recipe