Shelly's Recipe

KALAMATA OLIVE SPREAD

Category: Spreads -- Cold

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives (about 20-24), chopped
2 tbsp snipped fresh parsley
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 small garlic clove, pressed
Toasted baguette slices or assorted crackers (optional)
Finely diced red bell pepper
Additional snipped fresh parsley

In a bowl, whisk cream cheese, mayonnaise, parsley and garlic until smooth. Gently stir in olives. Spread on toasted baguette slices, if desired. Garnish with finely diced red bell pepper and additional snipped parsley.