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Kalamata Olive Dip

A savory and tangy dip made with Kalamata olives, perfect for serving with pita bread or vegetable sticks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Olive Dip Base
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted and drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Serving Suggestions
  • 1 package pita bread cut into triangles
  • 1 cup vegetable sticks carrots, celery, cucumber

Method
 

Prepare the Dip
  1. In a food processor, combine the Kalamata olives, minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, and black pepper.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve
  1. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
  2. Serve with pita bread triangles and vegetable sticks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 2g

Notes

This dip can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving.

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