This tapas-inspired appetizer is made of zucchini slices topped with black-olive tapenade, feta, and basil. They’re super easy to put together, healthy, and the flavor is both fresh and rich.
I really love tapenade. It’s typically made with black olives and I can never get enough of that briny flavor. So much so, that I have found unique and interesting ways to eat more of it.
Finding a healthy way to serve it was essential to me if I wanted to eat as much of it as I truly do. I therefore often dip veggies in it, which is how these zucchini canapes came about.
These zucchini tapenade bites are so easy to make. You slice a zucchini. You can use cucumber if you like that more. It’s just a bit juicier. Then you top each slice with a bit of tapenade, some feta cheese, and a basil leaf. That’s really it.
If you’re in the mood for extra time in the kitchen, you can make your own tapenade. I have a recipe over here for a really tasty version that uses kalamata olives. The nice thing about making your own is that you can customize it. For instance, I like to add a lot of garlic.
Having said that, there’s nothing to stop you from buying some from the grocery store, or online (I like this brand), and then adding some extra garlic or fresh parsley to the mix.
If you’re looking for a quick and simple, but delicious, appetizer or snack, I think you’ll love this one.
Enjoy! -Christine xo
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Zucchini, Tapenade, and Feta Bites
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
DESCRIPTION
These pretty and tasty bites come together in minutes. You can use a packaged tapenade or make your own.
Listen to me explain briefly about how to make these appetizers, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below:
Ingredients
- a 6″ zucchini cut on the diagonal into 1/4″ slices
- 1/4 cup tapenade (black olive puree)
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 6 large basil leaves, each torn into 4 pieces
Instructions
- Arrange zucchini slices on a serving platter.
- Top each slice with 1/2 teaspoon of tapenade. Sprinkle the feta cheese over top of the platter (it’s o.k. if some isn’t on top of the zucchini slices. Trust me that people will scoop it up with their fingers if need be).
- Drop the basil leaves over top and serve.
Jenn @ Mother Thyme says
I totally love this! Not only is it easy, it looks delicious! Definitely making this the next time we entertain!
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
Anything with feta is always fabulous!
Katie says
Oh this sounds awesome. Funny I havea similar like photo of me at a vineyard in Tuscany! Lol wish I was going to BHF this year with you… :( but I’ll be back next year!
Sommer @ASpicyPerspective says
These bits sound so very savory! I love feta! What a fun trip! Pinned
Katerina says
I think one of the Greeks who will argue the tour guy’s statement is me! I am sure he had honest intentions since he hasn’t tried the real thing. I am not a puritan and I always welcome any tweaks on Greek dishes without criticism because I think that food must be international and each person must add his/her own personal touch to it. I have lived in US and tried the feta that circulates there and I can tell you my friend, honestly it has nothing to do with the real Greek feta made here. Perhaps it is good but “the best in the world”, well I think this is a bit too much. Anyway, as I told you since he hasn’t tried the real thing I cannot blame him entirely for his opinion. Your appetizers on the other hand, are so delicious I would love to grab a few of the them and devour them!
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