Description
A creamy, savory dip inspired by the bold flavors of a dirty martini, blending rich cheeses with briny olives and bright citrus. This easy no-cook appetizer is perfect for entertaining and comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
2 packages (5.3 oz/150 g each) Boursin cheese, garlic & herbs
3 oz Gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese/Roquefort), to taste
2 tbsp olive brine
2 tbsp white grape juice
1 tbsp dry vermouth-style non-alcoholic flavoring
1 tsp lemon zest, plus more for topping
3/4 cup green olives, drained and chopped
Olive oil, for drizzling
Flaky salt, for topping
Coarsely ground black pepper, for topping
Crackers, chips, or crudités, for serving
Instructions
- Add the Boursin cheese, Gorgonzola, olive brine, white grape juice, vermouth-style flavoring, and lemon zest to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and smooth the top.
- Scatter chopped green olives evenly over the surface.
- Finish with additional lemon zest, a drizzle of olive oil, flaky salt, and coarsely ground black pepper.
- Serve chilled or slightly cool with crackers, chips, or crudités.
Notes
Adjust the blue cheese amount for a milder or stronger flavor.
Add more white grape juice for a slightly sweeter balance.
Finely chop olives for a smoother texture or leave chunkier for more bite.
Can be made ahead and refrigerated for a few hours to enhance flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Refresh before serving with olive oil, lemon zest, and extra olives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
