MACADAMIA MEZZE PLATE SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND MACADAMIA PESTO

Nothing says ‘crowd-pleaser’ quite like a good mezze plate, and this sensational sun-dried tomato and macadamia pesto is an irresistible addition. Serve it with drinks for happy hour, or as the ideal starter at your next dinner party.

INGREDIENTS

300g semi dried tomatoes 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 ¼ cups chopped raw macadamias 
2 teaspoons chopped rosemary 
1-2 tablespoons of the semi dried tomato oil

METHOD

Place semi dried tomatoes (reserve the marinating oil) in a small food processor along with 2 tablespoons olive oil and process until chopped but not quite smooth. Remove from the food processor and transfer to a bowl.

Stir through macadamias and rosemary, along with 1-2 tablespoons of the semi dried tomato oil to make a moist, pesto like consistency. Cover and set aside.