GARLIC OLIVE DIP

Garlic Olive Dip is super easy to make creamy and addictive dip that is perfect for entertaining guests this spring season. This dip can be served with fresh spring vegetables, toasted bread or crackers of your choice. Prepare this dip for your next party, spring outdoor potlucks or holiday gatherings.

Today I have partnered with Pearls® Specialties from Musco Family Olives to prepare this flavorful spread.

Spring is here and it is that time of the year when my calendar gets flooded with invites for both formal entertaining settings such as Easter gathering, and more casual events like a spring-time brunch with friends and family, baby shower or bridal shower. I am therefore always on the lookout for simple, easy and delicious recipes. And any occasion is incomplete without any dips, appetizer and beverages. When it comes to preparing an appetizer for any occasion, the first key ingredient that I love to use are Olives.

Olives are one of the easiest appetizers to serve as they require minimal or no preparation, tasty to eat and you can easily please your crowd. And when it comes to olives, I always choose Pearls® Specialties from Musco Family Olives as they are plump, crunchy with succulent flavor and delicious on almost everything. You can also find Pearls® Specialties on Amazon or use their store locator to find a location near you selling them.

Today I have used Pitted Kalamata Greek Olives. But I also love their Garlic Stuffed Olives and Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives that I keep a stock of in my pantry. They taste great in soups, salads, any appetizer, pastas, quiches and many more.

Preparation time : 15 minutes
Serves : 4 to 5

Ingredients for Garlic Olive Dip

Pearls® Specialties Pitted Kalamata  - ½ cup
Olive juice / Brine - 1 tbsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Serrano pepper / Green chile - 1
Black peppercorns - ½ tsp
Cream cheese softened - 8 oz
Roasted Garlic cloves - 2 or 3
Milk - ¼ cup
Coriander leaves / Cilantro chopped - 2 tbsp

Steps to prepare Garlic Olive Dip

• In a blender or food processor add all the ingredients except cilantro, and blend until everything is mixed well and creamy.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and few chopped olives.
• Refrigerate for few hours or you can keep this even over night (this is optional, but helps to develop good flavors).
• Serve with cut spring vegetables of your choice, toasted bread or crackers.

Tip:

• To roast the garlic, I have just crushed them and sauteed in oil till it becomes golden brown.
• You can add fresh chopped herbs like parsley or basil instead of cilantro.

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