Keto & Low-Carb Creamy Green Olive Dip
Keto & Low-Carb Creamy Green Olive Dip combines briny green olives with cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon, and garlic for a rich, tangy appetizer. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare, requires no cooking, and benefits from a brief chill before serving. With approximately 1.5 grams of estimated net carbohydrates per serving, it can fit into many low-carb eating plans when portions are considered. Serve it with crunchy vegetables, low-carb crackers, or lettuce wraps for an easy snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces 226 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup 120 g full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup 135 g pitted green olives, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons 28 g mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove finely minced (about 3 g)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon about 4 g finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
- A small pinch of salt only if needed after tasting
Instructions
- Let the cream cheese soften until it is easy to mix, then place it in a medium bowl and beat or mash until mostly smooth.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise. Mix until the creamy base is evenly combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Drain the pitted green olives thoroughly, pat dry if necessary, and chop into small pieces.
- Stir the olives into the creamy base along with the lemon juice, minced garlic, black pepper, and optional parsley.
- Taste the mixture before adding salt because the olives may already provide enough. Adjust the lemon or pepper in small amounts if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to let the flavors combine and the texture firm up slightly.
- Stir gently, garnish with reserved chopped olives or parsley if desired, and serve chilled with low-carb vegetables or suitable crackers.