Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini's - Cooking With Ruthie

Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini’s a beautiful and healthy combination of flavors to start off any party!

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Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini's

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

18 mins

Author: Ruthie

Recipe type: Appetiser

Serves: 12

Ingredients

1 cup sliced olives
¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons high quality extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
1 baguette, ¼ inch slices
2-3 tablespoon olive oil for toasting crostini's
1 (6 ounce) package creamy asiago laughing cow cheese
sea salt to garnish

Instructions

Crostini's:
Preheat oven to high broil.
Slice baguette into ¼ inch thick slices, drizzle with olive oil, broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
Repeat if necessary and set aside.
Olive Tapenade:
In a mixing bowl combine olives, basil leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar; toss to combine.
When ready to serve- spread Creamy Asiago Laughing Cow Cheese on each crostini, top with approximately a teaspoon of olive tapenade mixture, and sprinkling of coarse sea salt.
Serve and Enjoy!

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