Maidanosalata - Parsley Spread

Ingredients:

1 thick piece (I inch thick), crusts removed, soaked in water Sliced Bread
1 medium, quartered Onion
2 - 3 cloves Garlic
1/3 - 1/2 teaspoon, fresh minced Chili Pepper
1 lb., flat leaf, stems trimmed Parsley
1 (optional) Egg Yolks
Lemon juice (3 tablespoons) 
1/3 cup Olive Oil
1 - 2 teaspoons, Balsamic Vinegar
Salt
Olives for garnish

Directions:

Squeeze the soaked bread to remove excess water. Discard any hard parts, and place half the bread in a food processor with the onion, garllic, chili pepper, and half the parsley. Process until everything is reduced to a paste. Add the remaining parsley and bread to the lender along with the egg yolk, half the lemon juice, and half the olive oil. Blend again, slowly adding more olive oil, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and some salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, and lemon juice or vinegar. The spread should be very flavorful.

Pour the apread into a bowl and garnish with olives.

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