Ingredients

  • 22 -25 cherry tomatoes (about 1 pint)
  • 34 cup pitted, imported oil-cured black olives
  • 4 anchovy fillets
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled,minced
  • 1 tablespoon well-drained capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 14 cup olive oil
  • parsley or lettuce

Method

  • Cut tops off cherry tomatoes.
  • Seed and turn tomatoes upside down on a plate to drain.
  • Coarsely chop olives and set aside.
  • Rinse anchovies in cold water and pat dry.
  • In a blender or food processor fitted with steel blade, combine olives, anchovies, garlic, capers, basil, parsley, and lemon juice.
  • Process until finely minced.
  • Turn food processor or blender on and drizzle in olive oil.
  • Remove mixture to a bowl and stir well.
  • Pack each cherry tomato with about 1 1/2 teaspoons olive mixture.
  • Set on parsley or lettuce-lined plate.
  • Serve tepid.