# Components:
→ Dip Base
01 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
06 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Spiderweb Topping
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream
08 - 1 tablespoon milk (optional, to thin)
→ Spider Garnish
09 - 8 large whole black olives, pitted
10 - 8 large black olives, sliced into thin rings
→ Dippers and Sides
11 - 1 cup baby carrots
12 - 1 cup cucumber slices
13 - 1 cup bell pepper strips
14 - 1 cup tortilla chips
# Preparation Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, salsa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and uniform.
02 - Spread the dip evenly over a large round serving platter, creating a flat, smooth layer.
03 - Place sour cream into a piping or zip-top bag, snip a small corner, and pipe concentric circles over the dip surface.
04 - Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines from the center outward across the circles, forming a web pattern.
05 - Place whole black olives on the web to represent spider bodies, then arrange sliced olive rings as eight legs around each spider.
06 - Surround the dip platter with baby carrots, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, and tortilla chips for dipping.
07 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
