Mediterranean Olive Tapenade Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped stuffed green or salad olives; 1/4 cup chopped black olives; 1/4 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; 1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno or serrano chile peppers; 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves*; 8 ounces (2 cups) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed 1/2-inch; Fresh basil leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped stuffed green or salad olives
1/4 cup chopped black olives
1/4 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
1/4 teaspoon chopped jalapeno or serrano chile peppers
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves*
8 ounces (2 cups) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
Fresh basil leaves, if desired

1
Combine all tapenade ingredients in bowl; mix well.
2
Cover; let stand at room temperature 30-60 minutes to blend flavors.
3
Heat oven to 350F.
4
Place cheese cubes in pairs, 4 inches apart, onto nonstick baking sheets.
5
Bake 4-5 minutes or until cheese is lacy in appearance and lightly browned on edges.
6
Cool on baking sheets 1 minute or until cheese stops sizzling.
7
Carefully remove with spatula onto paper towels.
8
Cool completely.
9
Drain any liquid from tapenade mixture.
10
Spoon onto cheese chips.
11
Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped stuffed green or salad olives, 1/4 cup chopped black olives, 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Olive Tapenade falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Olive Tapenade

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