HERBED WALNUT AND CITRUS TAPENADE

Herbed Walnut and Citrus Tapenade image

This spread is an explosion of bold tongue-tingling flavors! Center stage is eggplant colored Kalamata olives with their rich and fruity flavor; if you can't find them, swap ripe olives.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, drained
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts
1 log (4 oz) goat cheese*
Additional extra-virgin olive oil
Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
Food Should Taste Good® olive tortilla chips

Steps:

In food processor or blender, place all Tapenade ingredients except walnuts. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motions, until slightly coarse. Stir in walnuts. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
If desired, soften goat cheese on microwavable plate in microwave uncovered on High about 10 seconds. Spread goat cheese into 1/4-inch layer on serving plate. Top with tapenade; drizzle with additional olive oil. Garnish with rosemary and thyme sprigs. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g