Black Olive Tapenade

Description: A great recipe for a party, before dinner or anytime with lunch or snacks! Adapted from Free Recipes.

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces pitted black olives, drained
• 4 ounces oil-cured Greek olives, pitted and drained
• 1/3 cup capers, drained
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

1. In a food processor, pulse olives until coarsely chopped.
2. Add capers, garlic, thyme and dijon mustard; puree.
3. Move to a mixing bowl.
4. Add lemon juice and pepper to taste to pureed mixture. Stir in parsley.
5. Serve with slices of toasted French bread. Enjoy!