Italian Spread Trio

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

Italian Spread Trio perfect for your next party

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

Fat

16g

This Italian Spread Trio is a delicious appetizer that's perfect for your next party or get-together. It's a great option because it can be made in advance and is quick and easy to put together. The combination of flavors in this spread is truly delicious, from the tanginess of the sun-dried tomatoes to the rich olive flavor of the tapenade. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer for a dinner party or just snacking on it with friends, this Italian Spread Trio will not disappoint.

Instructions

1.	In a small mixing bowl, combine 3 oz. of softened cream cheese with half of the julienne sun-dried tomatoes. Mix until well combined.
2.	In another small bowl, mix another 3 oz. of cream cheese with the pesto sauce until smooth.
3.	In the last small bowl, mix the remaining 3 oz. of cream cheese with the olive tapenade.
4.	On a serving platter, arrange the three cream cheese mixtures side by side in small piles.
5.	Sprinkle the remaining sun-dried tomatoes over the top of the tomato cream cheese mixture.
6.	Serve with pita chips, sliced cucumber, and carrot sticks.

PROS

This Italian Spread Trio is full of flavor and packed with healthy ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and olive tapenade.

It’s also a great option for entertaining guests or as a quick and easy snack.

CONS

The cream cheese used in this recipe is high in fat, so it should be consumed in moderation.

It’s also important to keep in mind that the pita chips and other dipping options can be high in calories as well.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sun-dried tomatoes are a great source of vitamins C and K, iron, and lycopene which is an antioxidant that can help protect against certain types of cancer.
Olive tapenade contains healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation in the body and lower the risk of heart disease.

	6 ounces jullienned seasoned sun-dried tomatoes
	6 ounces pesto sauce
	6 ounces olive tapenade
	9 ounces fat free cream cheese , softened , separated into 3 oz . portions
	plain pita chips
	carrot sticks
	sliced cucumber