Savory Mediterranean Spread in a Snap!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 1(8 ounce) jarMediterranean sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped

  • cupchopped pitted Kalamata olives

  • cupchopped pitted green olives

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1(8 ounce) packagecream cheese, halved lengthwise

Cooking Directions

  1. Stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold in sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Season with black pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours to overnight.

  2. Arrange cream cheese halves on 2 serving dishes; spoon tapenade over cream cheese.

Tips

For something extra, substitute some of the olive oil with the sun-dried tomato oil the tomatoes come in.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Cholesterol
31mg
10%
Sodium
390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
9g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
4g
8%
Vitamin C
29mg
32%
Calcium
45mg
3%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
485mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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