Sour Dough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade

Name: Sour Dough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives, pitted; 1/2 cup black olives, pitted; 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 1 large tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste; 2 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 small loaf sour dough bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices on a diagonal; Olive oil for grilling; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1/2 cup green olives, pitted
1/2 cup black olives, pitted
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste
2 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small loaf sour dough bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices on a diagonal
Olive oil for grilling
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
In a food processor coarsely chop the green olives by pushing the pulse button several times.
2
Transfer green olives to a bowl.
3
Repeat process for black olives and transfer to bowl with the green olives.
4
Stir in the garlic, lemon zest, tomato, rice vinegar and soy sauce.
5
Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and additional rice vinegar and soy sauce, if necessary.
6
Heat a grill, grill pan or broiler.
7
Brush bread slices with olive oil and arrange on grill.
8
Toast until golden or grill marks appear on bread, flip and grill other side.
9
Transfer grilled bread to a serving platter.
10
Spread tapenade on each slice of bread and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

144

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup green olives, pitted, 1/2 cup black olives, pitted, 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Sour Dough Bruschetta with Chunky Olive Tapenade falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!