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Easy Olive Tapenade


  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and flavorful tapenade made with Kalamata and green olives, perfect as a spread or condiment to elevate any dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 cup green olives, pitted
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pit and roughly chop the olives to ease blending.
  2. In a food processor, add the olives, capers, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until chunky but spreadable.
  3. Add lemon juice and herbs, pulsing a few more times to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  4. Transfer to a bowl and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let the tapenade rest for a few hours or overnight in the fridge to enhance the flavors.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: tapenade, olive spread, Mediterranean appetizer, no-cook appetizer, healthy dip