This creamy green olive dip is a delicious, savory appetizer that’s perfect for parties. Serve it with crackers or fresh veggies for a crowd-pleasing snack!

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This bold and tangy green olive dip is full of flavor! With simple ingredients, it’s the perfect savory appetizer for parties or casual get-togethers.
Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguettes for an easy, delicious snack. It’s make-ahead friendly, making it ideal for holiday spreads or game day!
Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you’ll need to make this creamy, flavorful dip. Read on for a few notes.
- Cream cheese – regular cream cheese, softened.
- Sour cream – regular sour cream.
- Green olives – green olives, drained well.
- Cocktail onions – jarred cocktail onions with juice. We use the Mezzetta brand (sometimes 8 ounce jars are hard to find, use half of the 16 ounce jar).
- Dippers – We like to use a variety of crackers, pita chips, bagel chips, or toasted baguettes.
Supplies
Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:
- Medium-size mixing bowl and spoon
- Stand mixer or hand electric mixer
- Cutting board and knife or food processor
- Serving bowl, spoon, and plate for crackers, etc.
Let’s Make Green Olive Dip
Follow the simple steps below to make this savory dip.
1
Soften Cream cheese.
Set the cream cheese out to soften.
2
Prep the green olives and onions.
Dice the green olives and cocktail onions (reserve 2 tbsp of cocktail onion juice) with a knife and cutting board or food processor.
3
Mix cream cheese and sour cream.
Blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a medium sized bowl.
4
Mix in green olives and onions.
Fold in the diced green olives, cocktail onions, and 2 tablespoons of cocktail onion liquid.
5
Chill.
Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the dip to set.
6
Serve and enjoy.
Pair it with your favorite dippers: crackers, pita chips, bagel chips, or toasted baguette slices.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make: Just a few simple ingredients and a quick mix—prep only takes a few minutes plus time to chill in the fridge.
- Perfect for parties: This savory dip is always a crowd-pleaser and pairs well with crackers, chips, or veggies.
- Unique flavor: The tangy green olives and cocktail onions add a delicious twist to traditional dips.
- Make-ahead friendly: Chill it in advance for the best flavor, making it a stress-free option for entertaining.
🫒 If you love this dip, try our green olive and ham roll-ups inspired by this dip recipe!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about making green olive dip.
Can I use black olives instead of green olives?
Yes, but the flavor will be much different. Green olives have a tangier taste that makes this dip unique.
How long can I store this dip?
Keep leftovers fresh by storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What are some good dippers for this dip?
Crackers, pita chips, bagel chips, or toasted baguette slices work well.
Can I make this dip ahead of time?
Absolutely! It’s best made a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to blend.
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Green Olive Dip
This creamy green olive dip is a delicious, savory appetizer perfect for parties. Serve it with crackers, pita chips, or toasted baguettes.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 jar green olives (5.75 oz. or similar), drained and chopped
- 1 jar cocktail onions (8 oz.), chopped + 2 tbsp of juice (the rest drained)
Don’t forget the dippers: Crackers, pita chips, bagel chips, or toasted baguettes.
Instructions
- Set the cream cheese out to soften.
- Dice the green olives and cocktail onions (reserve 2 tbsp of cocktail onion juice) by hand with a knife or using food processor.
- Blend the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a medium sized bowl.
- Mix in the diced green olives, cocktail onions, and 2 tbsp liquid from the cocktail onions (see notes for variations).
- Chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend and the dip to set.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, bagel chips, or toasted baguettes.
Notes
- Cocktail onions: We use the Mezzetta brand (sometimes 8 ounce jars are hard to find, use half of the 16 ounce jar).
- Cocktail onion juice: The juice can be left out and the dip will still be delicious, but the juice does add to the flavor. You can use as much or as little as you’d like. We use 2 tbsp to keep the dip consistency thicker, but if you’d like a runnier dip you can use all of the juice. (In fact, our classic family recipe calls for all the juice.) It will set up a little bit more after being chilled.
- Garnish suggestions: Use sliced green olives or fresh herbs (like parsley) on top.
- Dietary variations: For a lighter option, swap in low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 233.6 mg
- Fat: 15.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.5 g
- Protein: 4.1 g
- Cholesterol: 38.7 mg
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