Giardiniera Dip

A creamy, no-bake giardiniera dip made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and a jar of Italian pickled vegetables. Ready in 10 minutes — also works as a sandwich spread.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: giardiniera cream cheese spread, Giardiniera Dip, Italian appetizer

Prep Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 218kcal

Ingredients

8 oz Giardiniera drained and diced
8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red onion minced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon hot sauce Franks works great
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until smooth and fluffy.
Add the giardiniera, mayonnaise, red onion, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Beat until fully combined. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving — overnight is even better for flavor.
Let the dip sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy with crackers, pita, or bread

Notes

*Giardiniera is an Italian style pickled vegetable relish. I used mild giardiniera for this dip, you could substitute with spicy. I also prefer to finely chop the giardiniera, you can dice it to your liking.

This relish is a popular Chicago area condiment!

To store, keep the dip in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator or up to 2-3 months in the freezer. To defrost, leave in the refrigerator overnight.

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