Begin by adding your pitted Kalamata olives to a food processor. Blitz them for about 5 seconds until roughly chopped.

Add softened cream cheese, garlic powder, dried onion, and a splash of reserved olive brine to the food processor. Blitz the mixture for another 5 seconds.

Blend the entire mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Adjust texture with more olive brine if necessary.

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl, garnish if desired, and serve immediately with pita chips or crackers.