Black Olives, Jalapeño & Cheese Sandwich

Servings:
4-6
Preparation Time:
15
Cooking Time:

Ingredients

  • Del Monte Black pitted olives – 1/2 cup
  • Del Monte Jalapenos – ¼ cup
  • Fresh basil leaves – handful
  • Mayonnaise – ½ cup
  • Cheese spread – ½ cup
  • Freshly Cracked Black pepper – to taste
  • Del Monte Extra Virgin Olive oil – optional
  • Assorted breads – sliced white / brown / multigrain / whole wheat / daliya / Focaccia / baguette

Method

  1. Roughly chop olives, jalapenos and basil leaves.
  2. Fold the chopped ingredients in mayonnaise and cheese spread. Season with freshly cracked black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to spreadable consistency by adding some brine from jalapenos.
  4. Sandwich the spread between toasted sliced bread or baguette or Focaccia.
  5. To serve, cut in fancy shapes or keep as open sandwiches with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.