Black Olive Appetizers

This was clipped from some magazine years ago.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 18-22

Ingredients

• 5 3⁄4 ounces pitted ripe olives, super colossal-size
• 22  slices  pepperoni, sliced thin and 1 1/2-inches in diameter
•  cheese, of your choice, cut in 2-inch long, thin julienne strips
•  carrots or  zucchini, cut into 2-inch long, thin julienne strips or  bell peppers, cut into 2- inch long, thin julienne strips or  kohlrabi, cut into 2-inch long, thin julienne strips
•  fresh herb, for garnish (dill, basil, parsley or tarragon)

Directions

1. Cut thin slice off bottom of each olive, forming a flat base.
2. Roll up slice of pepperoni and place inside pitted end of each olive.
3. Fill center of each pepperoni slice with desired combination of cheese, vegetables and herbs.
4. Stand olives on serving plate.