Olive dip

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 5:20 am Post subject: Olive dip

Can anyone please give me an exact recipe? I really don't like olives so I can't make it by taste, but I need to make a fairly nice amount for something.
Thanks!

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 6:10 am Post subject: re: Olive dip

This is what I do - I'll try to be as exact as possible.

1 can drained olives
2-3 cloves garlic (depending on the size)
1/4 hot pepper (red or green)
3 heaping Tbsp. mayonnaise

Blend up in food processor until basically a mush.
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Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 6:14 am Post subject: re: Olive dip

Thans. Can I leave out the hot pepper? Never really used it.

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 8:46 am Post subject: re: Olive dip

I'm sure you can make it without the hot pepper - I just find that it adds a fantastic kick. I would substitute a splash of hot sauce or some hot pepper flakes or even a little hot paprika. If you don't want any of that, maybe add a 1/4 of a small onion instead.

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 8:52 am Post subject: re: Olive dip

Thanks so much! I think I will do the hot paprikah> I really appreciate your help.

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 9:03 am Post subject: re: Olive dip

my pleasure Smile

Gold Member Joined: Jan 16 2012 Posts: 1783

green olive dip:
1 can green olives
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. sugar

put in food processor and blend

olive tapenade:
1 can green olives
1 can black olives
combine in food processor and drizzle in olive oil till reaches desired consistency

Silver Member Joined: May 18 2011 Posts: 625

Is there any way to substitute mayonnaise or is there a lower fat alternative? I love olive dip and can easily finish a whole bowl, but the calories are kind of insane. Smile

Posted: Wed, Feb 29 2012, 1:13 pm Post subject: re: Olive dip

I am also not a big fan of mayo so I make olive dip with tomato paste instead. It is pretty popular. I even sent it one year as part of my Mishloach Manos and got a lot of compliments.