Black Olive Mayonnaise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Place the garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add the olives and parsley and pulse again until the mix is almost a puree.
Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice(if using) and salt and pulse until just combined.
With the processor running, add the olive oil in a stream.
Pour into a bowl and chill until ready to use.
Great served with sandwiches, over toast, flatbread, pita chips, etc.