Tapenade
Tapenade is a savory, no-cook Mediterranean spread made from olives, capers, garlic, and olive oil. It’s bold, briny, and perfect as an appetizer or condiment for a variety of dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 to 1½ cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted black olives (e.g., Kalamata)
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1–2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
- Optional: 2 anchovy fillets
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil)
- Optional: green olives for variation
Instructions
- Place olives, capers, garlic, and optional anchovies in a food processor.
- Pulse a few times until the mixture is roughly chopped.
- Add lemon juice and slowly drizzle in olive oil while pulsing until desired consistency is reached—either coarse or smooth.
- Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, olive oil, or garlic if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.
Notes
Rinse olives and capers to reduce saltiness if preferred.Omit anchovies for a vegan version.Finely chop ingredients by hand if you don’t have a food processor.Tapenade can also be used in pasta, sandwiches, or on grilled meats.Best served at room temperature for fullest flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/tapenade/
