Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade

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A delicious take on the usual sun-dried tomato tapenade but don't be tempted to use California sundried tomatoes because they are too sweet. I've never actually had the patience to chill this and always end up serving it right away. It's a huge hit! Serve with your favorite crackers.

Submitted by Alexis May Tanner
Updated on November 22, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 (8 ounce) jar Mediterranean sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped

  • ⅓ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives

  • ⅓ cup chopped pitted green olives

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, halved lengthwise

Directions

  1. Stir balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; fold in sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, green olives, and garlic. Season with black pepper. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 2 hours to overnight.

  2. Arrange cream cheese halves on 2 serving dishes; spoon tapenade over cream cheese.

Tips

For something extra, substitute some of the olive oil with the sun-dried tomato oil the tomatoes come in.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

200 Calories
18g Fat
9g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 200
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 390mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 485mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.