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This Spanish olive spread is a simple but delicious appetizer that is sure to impress your family and friends. With a blend of creamy and tangy flavors, this quick and easy 3-ingredient spread is sure to have everyone asking for the recipe.

I took another recipe and tweaked it until I wound up with this version. Since my husband is usually my first taste tester, I put some on a cracker and handed it to him. Within a few seconds after he took a bite, his eyebrows shot up, and he nodded. That’s always how I know it’s good.

This is a very versatile spread. Serve it at a party, as a snack, or use it as a sandwich spread. You can even add some other seasonings if you like.

Spanish Olive Spread Ingredients

As mentioned, you only need 3 ingredients to get a range of satisfying flavor. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Finely shredded Swiss cheese
• Green olives with pimentos
• Mayonnaise

Simple Directions

Start out by draining the olives. Now finely chop them so they will blend well into the other ingredients.

In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cheese, chopped olives, and mayonnaise. Stir all of the ingredients together until it’s evenly mixed.

Finally, cover the bowl and refrigerate the spread for at least 4 hours. This enables the flavors to blend together so that each bite is as good as the last one.

Serve this yummy spread with crackers, tortilla chips, or small slices of crusty bread. You can even spread it on sandwich bread for a soup-and-sandwich lunch.

Tips for Making the Best Spread

Use good quality olives. Since olives are the main ingredient, choose one that has the best flavor.

Let the spread chill before you serve it. You don’t want to skip the refrigeration step because chilling it enhances the flavor and improves the texture.

Adjust the recipe to taste. If you prefer a stronger olive flavor, add more olives. Or if you want a milder flavor, use fewer olives. 

Add some of your favorite seasonings if you like. One that always makes my husband happy is a dash of ground cayenne. You can also add garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, or anything else that sounds good. I highly recommend testing any additions on a small amount of spread before putting it in the whole batch.

Serving suggestions

I typically serve this Spanish olive spread with crackers. It’s also good with crispy tortilla chips. You can also spread it on bread or toast for a unique sandwich spread. You might even enjoy it stuffed into vegetables or used as a veggie dip.

Since I have to avoid gluten, I like it on this easy cloud bread. It’s amazing how many people see me eating cloud bread and decide they want it too.

Features of This Recipe

There are so many things to love about this spread. First of all, it’s easy to make with only 3 ingredients and some simple steps.

Secondly, it’s loaded with flavor. The salty and tart olives, the creamy mayonnaise, and the delightfully delicious Swiss cheese deliver a wonderful balance of flavor.

And third, this spread is good for so many different occasions. Serve it at a dinner party, bring it on picnics, munch on it during movie night, or enjoy it as an afternoon snack. It’s so satisfying that you’ll probably find other special times to serve it.

Add this Spanish olive spread to other favorites on the snack table. Tone down the heat of these spicy hot firecrackers with the spread, while adding even more flavor!

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