Donna's Olive and Pepper Tapenade

This is a true healthful Mediterranean appetizer with lots of flavor and color.

• 1 cup finely chopped red pepper
  
• 1 cup finely chopped pitted black olives
• 1 cup finely chopped pimento stuffed green olives
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh tomatoes, seeded
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  

Dressing

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• dash hot sauce optional
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  

In a medium bowl, combine peppers, black olives, green olives, tomatoes, and onions. Set aside.

In a small bowl or jar, combine dressing ingredients. Mix well with a whisk or an immersion blender. Pour dressing over olive mixture. Stir. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with baguettes or crackers. The tapenade may also be served with Brie cheese.

Serves 10

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 50
Fat, gm.: 4
Protein, gm.: 0.5
Carbs, gm.: 4
Cholesterol, mg.: 0
Fiber, gm.: 0.5

-- Recipe by UW Health Nutritionist Donna L. Weihofen, RD, MS