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Olive Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella

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Crispy little toasts topped with olive tapenade and fresh mozzarella.

I recently had these Olive Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella at a friend’s little birthday gathering and they were so yummy that I could not stop popping them in my mouth!

I was not the only one indulging in these yummy little bites either. They were the hit of the party!

Actually everything they served was delicious, but these were my favorite. And so simple and easy to make.

How to make olive crostini with fresh mozzarella:

  • First make the olive tapenade by following the recipe below
  • Slice up some Baguette and drizzle with good quality extra virgin olive oil. Toast until lightly browned.
  • Spread each of the toasted breads with Olive tapenade and then top with a slice of fresh mozzarella.
  • Place the Crostini bake in the oven until cheese is nicely melted. Serve, Enjoy, Yum!
  • I garnished mine with a bit of marinated sundried tomatoes and then sprinkled with fresh parsley.
  • Serve up these tasty bites at your next gathering along with a big pitcher of delicious Summer Sangria 

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Olive Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella

Crispy little toasts topped with olive tapenade and fresh mozzarella.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Italian Inspired
Keyword: crostini, fresh mozzarella, olive tapenade
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 43kcal

Ingredients

  • i baguette
  • 1/2 cup olive tapenade
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella
  • sun-dried tomatoes garnish
  • italian parsley garnish

Instructions

  • First make the olive tapenade by following the recipe belowSlice up some Baguette and drizzle with good quality extra virgin olive oil. Toast until lightly browned.
  • Spread each of the toasted breads with Olive tapenade and then top with a slice of fresh mozzarella.
  • Place the Crostini bake in the oven until cheese is nicely melted. Serve, Enjoy, Yum!I garnished mine with a bit of marinated sundried tomatoes and then sprinkled with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Olive Tapenade

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Condiment
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: olive tapenade, olives
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 588kcal
Author: angela@mealstreetkitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pitted mixed olives drained
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 to 3 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Directions:

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process to combine, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the mixture becomes a coarse paste, approximately 1 to 2 minutes total. Transfer to a bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 588kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Sodium: 3982mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 957IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg
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3 Comments

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  • chef mimi
    June 12, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    ´Beautiful! I love that top photo, by the way.

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    • angela@mealstreetkitchen
      June 17, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Thank you so much! Sorry for the delayed reply, for some reason this was in my spam folder. I need to check that one more often.

      Reply
      • chef mimi
        June 17, 2018 at 11:25 am

        It’s okay, I just found 5 comments in my spam folder today. Who knows why it happens?!!

        Reply
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