Dirty Martini Dip – Skinny Taste

If you like dirty martinis, you’ll love this creamy, dirty martini dip made with olives, Gorgonzola cheese, and a splash of gin or vodka. Perfect for entertaining!

Dirty Martini Dip

If you’re a fan of the classic dirty martini, take your happy hour snack to the next level with this dip! Imagine the salty flavor of your favorite cocktail transformed into a creamy, scoopable dip perfect for veggies, crackers, or crusty baguettes. The best part? This version is lightened with Greek yogurt so you can enjoy it without the calorie burden. It’s light yet delicious, making it a great addition to any gathering, whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, Christmas party, or New Year’s Eve party. For healthier dip recipes, don’t miss Buffalo Chicken Dip or Greek 7 Layer Dip.

Why You’ll Love This Dirty Martini Dip

Last year my friend Dyanne brought this dip to my Christmas party and I asked her to share the recipe. I lightened the creamy base with Greek yogurt and it tasted exactly like her version.

• Perfect for dirty martini lovers: The dirty martini is the epitome of bold flavor, and this dip captures every ounce of that magic. Green olives mixed with brine and olive juice (the “dirty” part) add to their unique taste.
• easy: This dip recipe takes very little time to make and can be prepared a day early and served come party time.
• Dietary Restrictions: Weight Watchers Friendly, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, High Protein

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Why Greek Yogurt?

Whole milk Greek yogurt lightens the dip by delivering a rich, creamy texture while reducing the fat content. Plus, it’s rich in protein, so you’ll feel full. For best results, whole milk Greek yogurt is highly recommended.

Dirty Martini Dip Ingredients

This is the ultimate dirty martini dip using all the traditional martini ingredients: gin or vodka, olives, and Gorgonzola cheese. See recipe card for exact measurements..

• onion: Roasted onions add depth and complexity to the dip.
• juice: Use your choice of vodka or gin in your martini! Because it is boiled with onions, the alcohol evaporates.
• Cream Ingredients: Whole milk Greek yogurt (do not use fat-free!) and low-fat mayonnaise
• olive: No dirty martini is complete without olives! For maximum flavor, use finely chopped green martini olives with the pimento and brine.
• seasoning: salt and pepper
• Lemon Zest For bright citrus notes
• Gorgonzola or blue cheese: The ultimate martini contains olives filled with blue cheese, so the rich, savory flavor of Gorgonzola or blue cheese is essential.

How to Make Dirty Martini Dip

To make this simple appetizer, sauté onions and mix everything together. Scroll down for printable instructions.

1. Saute the onions: Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and salt and cook until brown. Pour in the alcohol and cook until almost evaporated. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine the ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, mayonnaise, olives, brine, pepper, onion, and cheese.
3. garnish Served with lemon zest and olives.

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• olive: Substitute with Castelvetrano or Manzanilla olives.
• Non-Alcoholic Dirty Martini Dip: Skip the alcohol.
• cheese: Try swapping Gorgonzola cheese for blue cheese or Roquefort cheese.
• Expert Tips: For an extra fancy feel, serve in a large martini glass or garnish with a few olives on a toothpick!

What to Serve with Dirty Martini Dip

This easy and dirty martini dip is delicious with crudités (carrots, endive, radish, cucumber, etc.) or with crackers, chips, or pretzels.

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• Stay ahead: Prepare it a day early and refrigerate it in an airtight container or cover it tightly with plastic.
• Refrigerated storage This dirty martini dip will last up to 4 days.

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