Description
This Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich is a quick and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring a savory olive tapenade spread paired with creamy goat cheese on toasted baguette slices. Perfect as a light lunch or snack, it combines briny olives, capers, garlic, and fresh herbs with rich goat cheese for an easy yet elegant sandwich.
Ingredients
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For the Tapenade
- 1 cup mixed olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) – optional
For the Sandwich
- 1 large baguette (or ciabatta loaf)
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Tapenade: In a food processor, combine the mixed olives, capers, minced garlic, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Pulse the mixture until it is coarsely chopped and well blended, creating a chunky tapenade spread.
- Toast the Bread: Slice the baguette into thick pieces. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the slices lightly on both sides until they turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of the olive tapenade on one side of each toasted bread slice. Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the tapenade. If desired, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley on top. Press two slices together to form sandwiches.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while the bread is still warm and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can substitute the mixed olives with Kalamata or green olives based on your preference.
- Adding fresh herbs such as basil or parsley to the tapenade enhances the flavor but is optional.
- For a crunchier texture, you can briefly toast the sandwiches in a panini press.
- Leftover tapenade can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
