Chunky Mixed Olive Tapenade
For an easy-to-make appetizer, top toasted slices of baguette with this boldly flavored blend of nutty black and green olives, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon, olive oil and fresh parsley.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup black olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup garlic-stuffed green olives (about 1/4 lb), chopped
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation:
Combine the black olives, green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice and zest, olive oil, red pepper and parsley in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Serve with crackers or thinly sliced, toasted baguette.
Makes about 1-3/4 cups
