Description
This Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich is a vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. The salty, briny tapenade blends beautifully with creamy goat cheese, all nestled in a crisp, toasted baguette for a satisfying texture contrast.
Ingredients
For the Tapenade
- 1 cup mixed olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the Sandwich
- 1 large baguette (or ciabatta loaf)
- 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) – optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Tapenade: In a food processor, combine the olives, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse the mixture until it is coarsely chopped but retains some texture for a rustic tapenade.
- Toast the Bread: Slice the baguette into thick pieces and lightly toast them in a skillet over medium heat until they turn golden and slightly crispy, which will enhance the flavor and texture of the sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of the olive tapenade on one side of each toasted bread slice. Then, top it with crumbled goat cheese. Optionally, add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for added freshness and aroma. Press two slices together to form a sandwich.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while the bread is still warm to enjoy the perfect combination of creamy cheese, tangy tapenade, and crispy bread.
Notes
- Use a mixture of black and green olives for a more complex flavor.
- If you like a smoother tapenade, pulse longer in the food processor.
- Fresh herbs are optional but add a lovely brightness to the sandwich.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh; the bread might become soggy if left for too long.
- For a vegan version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
