Easy Olive and Artichoke Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with this *Easy Olive and Artichoke Spread*, a creamy, flavorful dip perfect for any gathering. This quick recipe combines the briny bite of green and black olives with the tangy richness of marinated artichoke hearts, all blended into a velvety base of softened cream cheese. Fresh parsley and a hint of garlic add vibrant aromatics, while a splash of lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil bring a bright, Mediterranean-inspired finish. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time, this fuss-free spread is ideal for serving with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp veggies. Whether for casual snacking or elegant entertaining, this chilled dip is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

0.5 cup pitted green olives
0.5 cup pitted black olives
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Add the green olives, black olives, and marinated artichoke hearts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until roughly chopped.

Step 2

Add the softened cream cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped parsley and black pepper by hand to add freshness and a slight kick of flavor.

Step 5

Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled with crackers, baguette slices, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(656.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1472.8

Total Fat 140.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 57.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 251.1mg	0%
Sodium 3313.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.4g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 330.4mg	0%
Iron 30.2mg	0%
Potassium 616.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.9%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 11.0%