Description
This vibrant Olive Tapenade is a simple and flavorful Mediterranean appetizer made with a mix of kalamata and green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, fresh herbs, and extra-virgin olive oil. Perfectly chunky and bursting with savory, tangy notes, it’s ideal for serving with crackers, baguette slices, or as a condiment to enhance your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Tapenade Ingredients
- 1½ cups pitted olives (mix of kalamata and green olives)
- 4 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon capers
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- ⅓ cup fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small food processor, add the pitted olives, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, extra-virgin olive oil, capers, fresh lemon juice, and garlic clove to the bowl.
- Pulse Mixture: Pulse the ingredients until they are combined but still retain a chunky texture, avoiding over-processing to maintain some bite in the tapenade.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Add the fresh basil or parsley to the food processor and pulse just a few times more to incorporate the herbs evenly throughout the tapenade.
- Serve: Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or as a flavorful accompaniment to your meals.
Notes
- This olive tapenade is an easy and delicious appetizer perfect for entertaining.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or use as a topping on grilled meats or sandwiches.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, but dried basil or parsley can be used in a pinch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
