Olive-Caper Spread

Ingredients

• 8 ounces black olives in brine, pitted (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
• 3 small garlic cloves, minced
• fresh ground black pepper (about 5-6 turns of the grinder)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• salt