Kalamata Olive Spread Recipe

By Stina

Ingredients

• 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

Preparation

Step 1

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.