Ingredients

30

slices (1/2 inch thick) white, rye or pumpernickel bread

Olive oil cooking spray

1

large clove garlic, finely chopped

1

cup pitted kalamata olives, drained, patted dry with paper towel, finely chopped

1

tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1

teaspoon lemon juice

1/8

teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 400°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or foil. Cut 30 cat shapes out of bread using 2 1/2- to 3-inch cat-shaped cookie cutter. (Discard or save excess bread for another use.) Place bread cats on cookie sheets. Spray with cooking spray; turn over. Spray other side with cooking spray.

Bake 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix garlic, olives, olive oil, lemon juice and pepper.

Serve toasted bread with olive dip.