Lindsay® Olive Tea Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: Lindsay® Olives

"A bright, and attractive tea sandwich spread easily prepared in just minutes for an impressive and delicious appetizer. Lindsay® black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and basil are combined, then spread with light cream cheese on sandwich bread and chilled while you await your guests' arrival."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 15 Min
Original recipe yield 12 sandwiches

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 (6 ounce) can Lindsay® Black Ripe Pitted Olives, drained, finely chopped
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 slices firm white sandwich bread
6 tablespoons light cream cheese

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread and cream cheese; mix well. Cover; chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before assembling sandwiches. Cut crusts from bread forming 4-inch squares; reserve crusts for another use. Spread cream cheese over bread. Spread olive mixture over 6 slices bread; close sandwiches with remaining bread, pressing lightly. Cut diagonally in half or lengthwise into rectangles.

REVIEWS

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by Laura B

These sandwiches are so good! I decided to leave out the pine nuts (just a little too pricey)... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2005 by MCGRAWACTOR1

These were a big hit at a Christmas tea I attended yesterday. There were none left on the... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by AUNTTISH

This is really a very tasty little recipe! I used regular mayo, regular onion instead of... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2004 by DENVERONDEMAND

I made these tea sandwiches for a baby shower. They were a huge hit! Now I'm making it for a... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2005 by SCHOI

I made 4 types of tea sandwiches for a function and these were gone in minutes. HUGE hit! I... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2005 by VTKTHIES

Sooo good, and so fast - Try making it in a food processor (I use the Magic Bullet). Combine... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by DAWNRF

NO ONE liked these. They were expensive and there were tons left on the tray. I will not be... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2004 by MATTHEWSMAMA

Great!!!! I didn't have basil or pine nuts but I did wanted a seasoned taste so I sprinkled... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by DIABETICCUPCAKE

This is a really yummy sandwich spread...and I don't usually like sandwich spreads, but this... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by VICTORIAJ

Made these exactly as written, and they were great. Disappeared first, and I only got one. I'm... MORE

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