Our Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe is a beautiful appetizer recipe for any gathering! Today’s simple crostini recipe will make a warm welcome for your dinner guests! 

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Ingredients in Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe

• olives
• fresh basil leaves
• extra virgin olive oil
• white balsamic vinegar
• baguette
• olive oil 
• creamy asiago laughing cow cheese
• sea salt 

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Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe

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Our Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe are a beautiful appetizer recipe for any gathering! 

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced olives
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons high quality extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 baguette, 1/4 inch slices
• 2-3 tablespoon olive oil for toasting
• 1 (6 ounce) package creamy asiago laughing cow cheese
• sea salt to garnish

Instructions

1. Crostini:
2. Preheat oven to high broil.
3. Slice baguette into 1/4 inch thick slices, drizzle with olive oil, broil 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Repeat if necessary and set aside.
5. Olive Tapenade:
6. In a mixing bowl combine olives, basil leaves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and white balsamic vinegar; toss to combine.
7. 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.
8. Serve and Enjoy your Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 235mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g

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 Today’s Basil Olive Tapenade Crostini Recipe will impress every guest! 

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