Discover fantastic recipes for olive canapés that are easy for anyone to prepare!

Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer for your New Year’s Eve party?

Why not try making canapés with olives? You can use either green or black olives, depending on your preference.

The best thing about making canapés with olives is that you get to play with different decorating options to make them look as appetizing as possible.

You can add toppings such as cheese, cherry tomatoes, or cucumber slices to add more flavor and texture to your canapés. With just a little bit of creativity, you can create a beautiful and tasty appetizer that your guests will love.

Black Olives Canapés

This recipe will guide you through preparing canapés that are not only delicious but also visually pleasing, featuring the bold and unique taste of black olives.

The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, making it a stress-free process.

The canapés will be a perfect addition to any New Year’s Eve party, impressing your guests with their enticing aroma and striking presentation.

You can rest assured that these canapés will be a popular delicacy, leaving your guests wanting more.

Ingredients (for 4 servings):

• 30 black olives
• 1 baguette
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 cup of butter
• 2 tablespoons of green parsley
• salt to taste

Method:

1. First, wash and clean the olives. Slice them and set them aside for later.
2. Cut a baguette into circular slices.
3. Brush the sliced rounds with butter on both sides. Set aside and go to the next step.
4. Prepare the spread in a mixing bowl. Put chopped olives, chili flakes, salt, butter, and parsley there. Let it mix well.
5. Preheat the oven to 410°F.
6. Grease a baking sheet with butter and transfer the prepared rounds to it. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes until they are crispy.
7. Once the rounds are toasted, brush them with the olive and parsley.
8. These canapés are best served hot. Place three slices of olives on each canapé for decoration.

Healthy canapés with salmon and olives

Canapés are a great snack option, and you can make them healthy by using salmon and olives.

There you have it, a healthy and tasty snack that you can easily prepare in no time.

Ingredients:

• 12 toasted slices of baguette on wheels
• ¼ cup cream cheese
• 12 stuffed olives (Manzanilla for example)
• 12 slices of cucumber
• 12 thin strips of smoked salmon (long enough to wrap an olive in)

Preparation:

1. Spread cream cheese on each toasted baguette wheel.
2. Wrap each olive with a slice of salmon.
3. Place one slice of cucumber on each baguette wheel.
4. Place one salmon-wrapped olive on top of the cucumber.
5. Secure against falling with a wooden toothpick, and you can proudly serve or eat immediately.

Canapés with garlic spread and olives

In Europe (specifically in the Czech Republic or Slovakia), garlic spread is a beloved condiment that features prominently in family gatherings and celebrations.

It is a versatile and flavorful addition to many dishes, but it is particularly popular during New Year’s Eve festivities when it is often used as a topping for canapés and other appetizers.

Making garlic spread is relatively easy, and it typically involves combining minced garlic, softened butter, and various herbs and spices.

The result is a creamy and delicious spread that can be used as a dip for bread, crackers, or vegetables, or as a topping for grilled meats and other dishes.

One of the great things about garlic spread is that it pairs exceptionally well with olives. Olive lovers will be delighted by the combination of flavors, as the salty richness of the olives perfectly complements the pungent and savory garlic spread. Whether you are hosting a party or simply looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack, garlic spread with olives is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of semi-hard cheese
• 5 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons of sour cream
• 3 fresh garlic cloves
• pinch of salt (to taste)
• a pinch of ground pepper (again to taste)
• olives

Preparation process:

1. Finely grate the cheese on a hand grater.
2. Peel the garlic and crush it.
3. Mix cheese, garlic, mayonnaise, and sour cream in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Mix the spread carefully to combine all the ingredients.
5. Before serving, let the spread rest for about 15 minutes at room temperature.
6. It tastes best on canapés made from plain rolls.
7. For a better look, place an olive on each canapé. If you have someone at home who does not eat olives, you can garnish their canapés with green parsley.

A super simple recipe for cheese canapés with olives

This recipe for canapés is incredibly easy and quick to prepare. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a plate of delicious appetizers that are sure to impress your guests.

Arrange the canapés on a serving platter and voila! You now have a beautiful and delicious appetizer that can be prepared in just ten minutes. Perfect for last-minute entertaining or when you’re short on time but still want to serve something impressive.

Ingredients:

• block of cheddar
• 24 green olives
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried herbs

Method:

1. Dice your cheese as a base for canapés and set aside.
2. Mix the washed and drained olives in a small bowl with the olive oil and herbs. Mix it up.
3. Push a dried cranberry halfway through a toothpick, add an olive, and stick the mixture into a cube of cheese.
4. This is how you prepare all the canapés.
5. You can serve them immediately or let them cool in the fridge.

Penguin shaped Canapés with olives

Enjoy the food visually with these penguin canapés. They only require four ingredients and a little knife and toothpick skill.

Ingredients for the penguins:

• one package of small pitted black olives
• one package of large pitted black olives
• cream cheese
• carrot

Method:

1. Cut your carrots into rounds. Cut a triangle out of each wheel to make the wheel look like two penguin legs. Do not throw away the cut piece of carrot; you will still need it.
2. Slice a large black olive. Fill the inside with cream cheese. When filling, you need a blunt knife to smooth the cheese and a napkin to wipe off the stained olives.
3. Place the large olive on the carrot and secure it with a toothpick.
4. Now, it’s time to use the carrot wheel cutout from step 1. Carefully insert it into the hole in the small black olive to make it look like a head with a beak.
5. Slide the penguin head onto the toothpick, and your first penguin is born!

These canapés are perfect for kids who are sure to love their delicious flavors.

However, if some kids dislike olives, you can prepare the canapés with other ingredients according to the recipe for children’s canapés.

This way, everyone can enjoy the tasty treats without fuss or complaints.

Bon apetite!