Mediterranean Olive Tapenade
Mediterranean Olive Tapenade
This impressive appetizer will be a hit with olive lovers!
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1 hr
Prep Time
1 hr 05 min
Total Time
44 cheese chips; 1 cup
tapenade Ingredients
Tapenade
12 cup chopped stuffed green or salad olives
14 cup chopped black olives
14 cup chopped kalamata olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons capers, rinsed, drained
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh garlic
1 teaspoon honey
14 teaspoon chopped jalapeño or serrano chile peppers
14 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 12 teaspoons fresh basil leaves
Cheese Chips
8 ounces (2 cups) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
Garnish
Fresh basil leaves, if desired
How to make
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STEP 1
Combine all tapenade ingredients in bowl; mix well. Cover; let stand at room temperature 30-60 minutes to blend flavors.
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STEP 2
Heat oven to 350°F.
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STEP 3
Place cheese cubes in pairs, 4 inches apart, onto nonstick baking sheets. Bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is lacy in appearance and lightly browned on edges. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute or until cheese stops sizzling. Carefully remove with spatula onto paper towels. Cool completely.
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STEP 4
Drain any liquid from tapenade mixture. Spoon onto cheese chips. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Tip #1
Use leftover olive mixture on crackers, pita bread or sandwiches.
25 Calories
2 Fat (g)
5 Cholesterol (mg)
95 Sodium (mg)
<1 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
1 Protein (g)
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