Kalamata Olive Spread
1/2 cup kalamata olives (about 20-24)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Toasted baguette slices or assorted crackers (optional)
Finely diced red bell pepper
Additional snipped fresh parsley
Pit olives and chop. Snip
parsley. In a bowl, whisk cream cheese,
mayonnaise, parsley and garlic until smooth. Gently
stir in olives.
Spread on toasted baguette slices, if desired. Garnish with finely diced red
bell pepper and additional snipped parsley.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups spread (12 servings)
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