Best Easy Olive Spread Recipes

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CLASSIC OLIVE TAPENADE



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For a true taste of Provence, this classic tapenade recipe, a mildly seasoned olive spread, is the easiest and most versatile dish to make.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories     Side Dish     Snack     Appetizer     Condiment     Sauce

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

For the Tepanade:
1 1/2 cups pitted black olives
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon drained capers
2 garlic cloves
3 anchovy fillets , from oil-packed can
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
For Serving:
1 medium baguette, sliced; or vegetable crudités

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place the olives, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, drained capers, garlic, anchovies, thyme, and black pepper in a food processor.
  • Process until all the ingredients are finely chopped, but not completely pureed.
  • Serve the olive spread on baguette slices or with fresh crudités.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 628 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 cups (serves 10), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THREE OLIVE SPREAD



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This recipe was given to me by a coworker for the holidays. It is best when made with olives purchased at a deli. Serve with your favorite cracker, baguettes or thin italian bread slices.

Provided by GRAYCE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pitted black olives
1 cup pitted green olives
1 cup pitted kalamata olives
2 cloves garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the black olives, green olives, kalamata olives, and garlic in the container of a food processor. Pulse to chop, then add balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Process until smooth. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight if possible, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 284 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

OLIVE SPREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 whole green onions, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can ripe olives, drained well
3 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
2 ounces plus more ricotta cheese (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper if needed

Steps:

  • Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree. If the mixture is too thin, add 2 ounces or more of ricotta cheese to thicken it. Season with salt and pepper.

OLIVE SPREAD



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An easy and great tasting appetizer. You can not just have one.... You will have garlic breathe when you are finished, but it's worth it.

Provided by LeeAnn

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 bowl

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup green olives, drained
1/2 cup black olives, drained
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1 -2 clove garlic, mashed (to your taste)
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients, except olive oil in the food processor and pulse until chopped.
  • Turn processor on low setting and gradually add olive oil until you get a grainy texture.
  • I stop and start and scrape down the sides as I am going.
  • I try to add as little oil as possible, but enough to hold the mixture together so it will spread nicely.
  • Serve with slices of grainy baguette.
  • This is wonderful and easy.

EASY OLIVE SPREAD



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Mix cream cheese spread with olives, cover, refrigerate and you get a tasty olive spread! Try serving Easy Olive Spread at your next party or gathering.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
1/3 cup chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
round buttery crackers

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese spread and olives; cover.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour. Serve as a spread with the crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

OLIVE SANDWICH SPREAD



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"This recipe was given to me by my mother many years ago," says Dorothy Warren of Toulon, Illinois. "It's tasty and unique."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon olive juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. Spread on crackers or bread.

Nutrition Facts :

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