Italian Olive Salad

Name: Italian Olive Salad
Yield: 12 servings of about 3
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) small pitted ripe olives, finely chopped; 1/4 cup (50 mL) finely diced red bell pepper; 2 tbsp (30 mL) snipped fresh parsley; 1 lemon; 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 1 tsp (5 mL) Italian Seasoning Mix; 1 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1/8-1/4 tsp (.5-1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes

Our simplified version of tapenade, which is a savory chopped olive spread, can be spread over Pizzetta Triangles for a simple appetizer.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) small pitted ripe olives, finely chopped
1/4 cup (50 mL) finely diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) snipped fresh parsley
1 lemon
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
1 tsp (5 mL) Italian Seasoning Mix
1 large garlic cloves, pressed
1/8-1/4 tsp (.5-1 mL) crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Finely chop olives using Food Chopper. Finely dice bell pepper using Chef's Knife. Snip parsley using Professional Shears. Finely zest lemon using Microplane® Adjustable Fine Grater to measure 1 teaspoon zest. Juice lemon using Juicer to measure 2 teaspoons juice.
In (8-in.) Sauté Pan, combine bell pepper, oil, seasoning mix, garlic pressed with Garlic Press and red pepper flakes; cook and stir over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until bell pepper is crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in olives, parsley, lemon zest and juice. Spoon olive mixture into Simple Additions® Small Round Bowl.

Yield:

12 servings of about 3

Nutrients per serving:

U.S. Nutrients per serving: Calories 30, Total Fat 2.5 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 0 g, Sodium 125 mg, Fiber less than 1 g