Giardiniera Spread

Transform your snacking game with this irresistibly tangy and creamy Giardiniera Spread—a bold blend of Italian pickled vegetables, silky cream cheese, and a touch of zesty seasonings. Perfectly balanced with a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes, this versatile spread is ready in just 15 minutes and can elevate everything from crackers to sandwiches. By chopping the giardiniera finely, each bite bursts with tangy, briny flavor complemented by the rich creaminess of mayonnaise and olive oil. Whether served as a quick party appetizer or refrigerated for meal prepping, this no-cook dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for lovers of bold, savory flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Giardiniera (Italian pickled vegetable mix)
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the giardiniera thoroughly, then chop the pickled vegetables into very small pieces. A food processor can make this step quicker, but be careful not to overprocess; you want it to be finely diced, not a paste.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the chopped giardiniera to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 6

Serve the Giardiniera Spread chilled with crackers, crostini, or use it as a sandwich spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	755.1 grams (755.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1555

Total Fat 139.40g	179%
Saturated Fat 55.20g	276%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 281mg	94%
Sodium 6199mg	270%
Total Carbohydrate 68.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 24.10g
Protein 22.90g	46%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 392mg	30%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1050mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 77.4%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 16.9%