Delicious Olive Salad with Crispy Crostini

This olive salad with crostini recipe is packed with flavor and is the perfect appetizer or light meal. The combination of briny olives, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese makes for a satisfying and refreshing dish. Serve it at your next gathering and watch it disappear!

Ingredients

• 1 baguette
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup mixed olives (such as Kalamata and green olives)
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice the baguette into 1/4-inch thick slices and arrange them on a baking sheet.
3. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake the crostini in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
5. In a medium bowl, combine the olives, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, thyme, and garlic.
6. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste and toss to combine.
7. Spread the crumbled goat cheese on top of the crostini slices.
8. Top each crostini with a spoonful of the olive salad mixture.
9. Serve the olive salad with the crispy crostini and enjoy!

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