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    Home » Simple Vegan Recipes

    Creamy Basil Olive Dip for Game Day (or any day!)

    Published: Jan 11, 2017 · Modified: Jun 2, 2023 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    black olive dip in a serving bowl surrounded by veggies

    This post is sponsored by Lindsay, but my love for their bite-sized fun is entirely my own.

    Creamy black olive dip starring fresh basil, garlic, and zesty lemon is perfect for game day dipping or any party spread!

    overhead photo of olive dip in a bowl garnished with sliced olives and basil, veggies on a serving platter around it

    Creamy olive dip is a dairy-free, updated take on a 50s-style party dip. It doesn't contain any mayo or cream cheese. Instead, it gets its creaminess from cashews.

    Serve with veggies and pieces of crusty bread for dipping. It's the perfect addition to any party spread.

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    • Serving suggestions
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    • 📖 Recipe
    side photo of olive dip in a bowl garnished with sliced olives and basil, veggies on a serving platter around it

    Since the olives are a big star in this dip recipe, choose ones that you'd want to snack on right out of the can. I used a 15 ounce can of Lindsay black olives to make this dip, and they were perfect.

    Recipe notes

    This dip is super easy to make. It only takes about 5 minutes, not counting the time to soak the cashews. The base is my super easy garlic cashew cream sauce, and then you layer on lots of amazing flavors from there.

    Even WITH the soaking time, this is ready in about 15 minutes. Seriously, this dip is so easy that my three-year-old helps me make it.

    Get your cashews soaking in some warm water, and while they soak, get all of your other ingredients into the blender.

    When the soaking time is up, drain those cashews, add them to the blender, and puree. I topped my black olive dip with a little bit of basil and some extra sliced olives, but that's totally optional.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve this dip with crackers and veggies for dipping. A sturdy, wheat cracker works best, since this dip is nice and thick.

    If you're planning this as part of a party spread, check out more vegan dips to include. I love putting out lots of different dips when I host, so everyone has plenty to snack on.

    Storage directions

    This olive dip will keep for three to five days in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

    It also freezes well. To freeze, put it in a freezer-safe container. When you're ready to thaw, move it to the fridge to thaw overnight. If things have separated, you can toss it back into the blender for a few seconds.

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    overhead photo of olive dip in a bowl garnished with sliced olives and basil, veggies on a serving platter around it

    Creamy Black Olive Dip Recipe

    Creamy black olive dip starring fresh basil, garlic, and zesty lemon is perfect for game day dipping or any party spread!
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    Course: Appetizer, Sauces and Dressings, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 123kcal
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    • 1 6-ounce can black olives - drained
    • 1 cup raw cashews - soaked in hot water for 10 minutes, then drained
    • ⅓ cup lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup water - plus more, if needed
    • ¼ cup packed basil leaves
    • 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to your blender, and puree until nice and smooth. If needed, you can add water, a tablespoon at a time. I've never needed more than 2 extra tablespoons to get a nice, creamy dip.

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    Notes

    Your dip will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Black Olive Dip Recipe
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    123
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    11
    g
    17
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    10
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Sodium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    117
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    7
    mg
    1
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

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    1. Tabitha @ Tabitha Talks Food

      January 11, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      I love olives so I"m sure I will love this dip!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 11, 2018 at 3:37 pm

        Enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      January 22, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      My kids hate olives, but that just means "more for me"! I'm in!

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      • Becky Striepe

        January 23, 2017 at 8:03 am

        Ha! I love it.

        Reply
    3. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

      January 21, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      We LOVE olives in our home. We probably won't watch the big game, but I'm sure I can come up with another excuse to make this :)

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 21, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        I believe in you!

        Reply
    4. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      January 20, 2017 at 9:24 pm

      I love olives but my hubby hates them. So good for me I'd get this dip all to myself!! YUM!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 20, 2017 at 10:07 pm

        Ha! I like the way you think!

        Reply
    5. Linda @ Veganosity

      January 20, 2017 at 3:38 pm

      Olive dip is one of my favorite dips. I make a kalamata oilive pesto dip that I love, and I can't wait to try this one!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 20, 2017 at 4:01 pm

        Ooh yours sounds super good, too, Linda!

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      January 20, 2017 at 10:01 am

      I always buy Lindsay's olives, they sound delicious in this dip!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 20, 2017 at 10:05 am

        Thank you, Michelle! They totally are.

        Reply
    7. Mel | avirtualvegan.com

      January 19, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Olive dip sounds fantastic! I love the addition of basil in there.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 19, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        Thank you! I'm obsessed!

        Reply
    8. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      January 14, 2017 at 9:40 pm

      I love olives, and I can't wait to try this dip! Love the video, too!

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      • Becky Striepe

        January 14, 2017 at 10:17 pm

        Thank you, Amy!

        Reply
    9. Jenn

      January 13, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      I am really not an olive fan (really really not), BUT BUT BUT, my hubby and son are HUGE olive lovers! Soooo, I'll have to make this for them. They'll be sooo happy! :)

      Reply
    10. Sarah

      January 13, 2017 at 2:15 am

      Olives are my favorite! Seeing the Lindsay olives brings me back to my childhood when I would stick one olive on the end of each of my fingers!!! I had a good friend in college named Lindsay and she had a giant emptied out olive can in her dorm room since she shared the name :)

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      • Becky Striepe

        January 13, 2017 at 8:21 am

        Aw, I love that! I used to put olives on my fingers, too, and now Darrol does it!

        Reply
    11. Cadry

      January 11, 2017 at 1:39 pm

      Oh, Becky, this looks delightful! As a huge olive fan, I would be way into this. And I completely agree with you on sports. I'll be far away from the instant replays, and right next to the snack table. :D

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 11, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        Thank you, Cadry! See you by the party platter!

        Reply
    12. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

      January 11, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Yum! My Dolphins blew it in the playoffs so for the rest of the football season, I'm all about the snacks! These looks like a simple yet tasty dip! Love the video too!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        January 11, 2017 at 10:12 am

        Aw bummer! At least you can eat those delicious feelings.

        Reply
    13. Dianne

      January 11, 2017 at 9:46 am

      I'm not into sports, but I am into snacking, and this dip looks so good!

      Reply

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