Courtesy of California Ripe Olives
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
* 1 (8 oz.) French baguette
* 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. lemon juice
* 1 1/2 c. black ripe olives, sliced
* 3 Tbsp. chives, minced
* 2 Tbsp. tarragon, minced
* 2 c. mixed baby lettuce
* (8 oz.) smoked salmon
* 2 shallots, minced
* 1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1. Slice baguette in half and toast in a 400°F oven for 5 min. until golden. Cut each half into 4 equal sized pieces and set aside.
2. Using the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and lemon juice in the bowl of an electric mixer for 3-4 min., scraping down the sides periodically, until aerated.
3. Fold 1 1/4 c. of the California Ripe Olives, chives and tarragon into cream cheese mixture.
4. Assemble tartines by spreading 1/3 c. of olive cream cheese onto each baguette. Top with 1/4 c. lettuce and 1oz. of smoked salmon. Garnish the tops with shallots, remaining olives and lemon zest. Serve two slices per person.