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!
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.
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.
📖 Recipe
Creamy Black Olive Dip Recipe
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.
Tabitha @ Tabitha Talks Food
I love olives so I"m sure I will love this dip!
Becky Striepe
Enjoy it!
Nicole
My kids hate olives, but that just means "more for me"! I'm in!
Becky Striepe
Ha! I love it.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
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 :)
Becky Striepe
I believe in you!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite
I love olives but my hubby hates them. So good for me I'd get this dip all to myself!! YUM!
Becky Striepe
Ha! I like the way you think!
Linda @ Veganosity
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!
Becky Striepe
Ooh yours sounds super good, too, Linda!
Michelle
I always buy Lindsay's olives, they sound delicious in this dip!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Michelle! They totally are.
Mel | avirtualvegan.com
Olive dip sounds fantastic! I love the addition of basil in there.
Becky Striepe
Thank you! I'm obsessed!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love olives, and I can't wait to try this dip! Love the video, too!
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Amy!
Jenn
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! :)
Sarah
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 :)
Becky Striepe
Aw, I love that! I used to put olives on my fingers, too, and now Darrol does it!
Cadry
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
Becky Striepe
Thank you, Cadry! See you by the party platter!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
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!
Becky Striepe
Aw bummer! At least you can eat those delicious feelings.
Dianne
I'm not into sports, but I am into snacking, and this dip looks so good!