Black olive and date tapenade on goats cheese
(3)
4 hours 25 min
This is a twist on the classic French black olive tapenade. It is spread on fresh goats cheese for an easy but delicious party food.
kiki
3 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 6
- 200g dried dates, pitted and chopped
- 120ml water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon crumbled dried thyme
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 100g Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 200g fresh goats cheese
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:10min ›
Extra time:4hr ›
Ready in:4hr25min
- Bring dates and water to the boil in a small saucepan. Simmer till the water has evaporated and the dates are soft. Remove from the hob.
- In a bowl stir olive oil, vinegar, herbs, cayenne, olives and garlic till well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for 4 hours or better even overnight,
- Arrange goats cheese on a serving plate and spread with the tapenade. Serve with crackers.
