Take a look at this fab recipe for Florida Grapefruit Tapenade with Flatbread Crackers and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables. We think it would be great as a delicious summer snack. Perfect for some warm weather Al fresco dining or as part of your next BBQ!
Yield: 4 to 8 servings
Ingredients
1/2 pound mixed olives (Spanish queen, Kalamata), pitted and drained
1 Florida grapefruit, peeled, segmented and chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup fresh carrot, diced fine
1 tablespoon Florida grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup Florida sweet bell pepper, diced fine
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Preparation
Place the olives, garlic, capers, grapefruit juice and olive oil in a food processor. Process until the olives still have some consistency (do not puree). Remove ingredients from the food processor into a mixing bowl. Fold in the chopped grapefruit, chopped carrots, chopped bell pepper and parsley. Serve grapefruit tapenade with your favourite crackers or flatbreads and fresh cut seasonal vegetables. Use fresh grapefruit segments for garnish.
