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Olive dip with herbs (fusion)

Pikantne Snacks Fusion cuisine Appetizers 10 min Easy 23 wyświetleń ~8.14 PLN * - (0)
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Description

Creamy olive dip with herbs is an intense, aromatic snack that combines the Mediterranean flavor of olives with the delicacy of Polish twaróg and the freshness of parsley. It’s a fusion of bold, salty olives with a light, tangy note of lemon and cream. Perfect as a dip for fresh rye bread, young vegetables (asparagus, young carrots), or as a spread for sandwiches. Visually, it presents as a creamy, greenish mousse with pieces of olives, garnished with parsley and a few whole olives — an appetizing contrast of textures and flavors.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (11)

Servings:
4
  • Olive 150 g
  • Semi-fat cottage cheese 200 g
  • Sour cream 100 g
  • Olive oil 1 łyżka (~15 g)
  • Garlic 2 ząbki (~10 g)
  • Lemon 0.4 szt. (~30 g)
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Parsley 0.5 pęczek (~15 g)
  • Salt 2 g
  • Black pepper 2 szczypty (~1 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Sorrel 15 g
  • Papryczka chili 0.3 szt. (~5 g)
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~8.14 PLN (2.03 PLN/porcję)
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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Prepare the ingredients: drain the olives in a strainer and dry them with a paper towel (time: 1–2 minutes). Transfer the cottage cheese to a large bowl and mash it with a fork until there are no lumps (1–2 minutes). Finely chop the parsley and (optional) sorrel with a knife on a cutting board; peel and chop the garlic or press it through a garlic press.

Ingredients: olive, Semi-fat cottage cheese, Parsley, Garlic, sorrel
Use a strainer to drain the olives and a paper towel; a fork or potato masher is best for mashing the cheese. Do not crumble the cheese for too long — it should remain moist.
2

If you are using a blender or food processor: place the drained olives, crumbled cheese, sour cream, and half of the chopped parsley into the bowl. Add 2 cloves of garlic (10 g) and 15 g of olive oil. If you don't have a blender, use a knife to finely chop the olives and mix the ingredients in a bowl.

Ingredients: olive, Semi-fat cottage cheese, Sour cream, Olive oil, Garlic, Parsley
Use a blender or food processor with blades; if mixing by hand, finely chopping the olives is key to achieving a smooth consistency. The bowl should be large enough (at least 2 l) to prevent the cream from splattering.
3

Pulse the blender 6–8 times for 1–2 seconds, then blend briefly for 5–10 seconds until the mixture becomes creamy but not completely smooth — small pieces of olives should remain for texture. The entire blending process should not take longer than 20 seconds to prevent the dip from becoming too runny.

Ingredients: olive, Semi-fat cottage cheese, Sour cream
Use short pulses instead of continuous mixing — this will give you a creamy texture with character. If the mixture is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of cream or a tablespoon of oil.

Seasoning

4

Transfer the dip to a bowl. Add the juice of half a lemon (30 g), salt (2 g), and pepper (1 g). Mix thoroughly with a spoon and taste. If more acidity is needed, add an additional 5–10 g of lemon juice; if it lacks olive depth, add a teaspoon of olive oil.

Ingredients: Lemon, Salt, Black pepper, Olive oil
Use a small spoon to stir and taste after each adjustment — it's easy to overdo the salt or lemon. Seasoning at the end allows for better control over the flavor.

Serving

5

Transfer the dip to a small bowl, sprinkle with the remaining finely chopped parsley. Garnish with a few whole olives and (optional) a thin strip of lemon peel. Serve with slices of rye bread, garlic bread, or fresh vegetables: carrot sticks, cucumber slices, lightly blanched young asparagus.

Ingredients: Parsley, olive
It looks best served on a light, simple plate or board with the accompaniments arranged alongside. Use a small spoon for serving to avoid breaking the decoration.

Storage

6

Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, take it out for 15–20 minutes to reach room temperature — this will enhance the flavors. Freezing is not recommended (it changes the consistency).

Ingredients: olive, Semi-fat cottage cheese, Sour cream
Use a plastic or glass container with a lid. If the dip releases water after a few hours, stir vigorously with a spoon before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Olives have been valued since ancient times for their flavor and durability; in Poland, they gained popularity in the 20th century with the availability of imported products and became a common ingredient in fusion cuisine, combining Mediterranean flavors with local ingredients.

Best for

Spotkanie z przyjaciółmi Przyjęcie koktajlowe Lekka kolacja wiosenna

Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve the dip in a small bowl in the center of the cheese and snack board. It pairs well with dark bread, whole grain crackers, young asparagus, and slices of radish. For an elegant version, add some pickled croutons and a few capers (optional) alongside.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do not freeze. Before serving, stir and let sit for 15–20 minutes at room temperature. If separation occurs, gently stir with a manual whisk.

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