Olive-Rice Cheese Spread

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cooked wild rice
• 2 tablespoons diced carrot
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 tablespoon sliced ripe olives
• 1 tablespoon sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted