This Herby Olive & Tinfish Sandwich with Cream Cheese is a Mediterranean-inspired combination of pickly veggies, hot cherry peppers, and a cream cheese spread. Try it for an easy summer lunch!
This Herby Olive & Tinfish Sandwich with Cream Cheese is a flavorful and satisfying lunch option that combines bold Mediterranean-inspired ingredients with creamy richness. The salty, briny olives and tender tinfish mix perfectly with smooth cream cheese, creating a luscious spread that’s bursting with savory depth. Served on crusty sourdough bread, the sandwich offers a delightful balance of textures—from the creamy filling to the chewy, toasted bread.
Fresh herbs add a bright, aromatic note that lifts the flavors and keeps the sandwich feeling fresh and vibrant. It’s a simple yet elevated take on a classic tinfish sandwich, perfect for a quick meal that doesn’t sacrifice flavor or sophistication. Whether packed for lunch or enjoyed at home, this sandwich is both comforting and refreshing.
Herby Olive & Tinfish Sandwich with Cream Cheese
Ingredients
The olive tin fish spread:
- 3/4 cup sliced Castelvetrano olives
- 3/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 small diced shallot
- 2 tbsp minced capers
- 1 tbsp minced hot cherry peppers
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup tinfish of choice
- handful of parsley
- sea salt
- pepper
The rest
- 3 tbsp cream cheese
- Sourdough bread
Instructions
- Combine all the dip ingredients in a bowl and mix. Season to taste.
- Coat bread in olive oil and cook in a skillet for 2-3 min per side. Remove and spread cream cheese on both pieces. Add olive tin fish spread and enjoy!
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