As some of you have noticed, I am currently deep on an olive kick. This Green Olive Tapenade is an easy and delicious way to have olives with every meal. Made with green olives, capers, parsley, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, it can be eaten with crackers, or as a topped for hummus, salads, meats, and so much more.
Why You'll Love this Green Olive Tapenade Recipe:
- It comes together in just 5 minutes. Toss all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until combined.
- It's super versatile. Use this tapenade as an appetizer with crackers, a condiment, or topping.
- Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly.
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Key Ingredients:
- Green Olives: Use your favorite jarred & pitted green olives. Just drain and add to food processor.
- Flavor Add-Ins: Capers, parsley, fresh garlic cloves, and lemon juice for classic Mediterranean flavor. Anchovies optional.
- Olive oil: A tablespoon or two of quality olive oil helps bind the tapenade.
Dietary Swaps:
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, keto-friendly, and vegan.
- Low-Sodium: Rinse olives and capers before blending or use low-sodium varieties.
- Low-FODMAP: Skip the garlic cloves.
Recipe Variations:
- Use a blend of olives, such as a Mediterranean blend of black, kalamata, and green for more depth.
- Add a bit of crunch by adding slivered almonds or toasted pine nuts.
- Add extra citrus with a splash of orange juice or a but of lemon zest.
Tips & Notes:
- Use good-quality olives and olive oil for the best flavor.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and add more as needed.
- Pulse tapenade until your desired texture is reached. Tapenade can be eaten a little rustic and textured or smooth.
- Olives & capers are pretty salty as is, so give tapenade a taste before adding an extra seasoning.
Storage:
- Store leftover olive tapenade in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Serve either chilled or at room temperature.
FAQs:
This recipe is very versatile! It can be eaten as a snack or appetizer with crackers or pita chips. It can also be used as a condiment in sandwich or wraps, stirred into pasta, or spooned over cooked veggies, meats, hummus. These are just a few ways it can be used, but really the options are endless.
More Mediterranean-Inspired Recipes You Will Love:
- Mediterranean White Bean Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta & Kale Salad with Garlic Basil Dressing
- Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad
- Tuna Olive Pasta
- Greek Yogurt Dip with Olives
- Easy Greek Tortellini Salad with Smashed Feta Dressing
Recipe
Green Olive Tapenade
Ingredients
- 9 oz jar green olives drained
- 2 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Splash lemon juice
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Add olives, capers, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture reaches your desired consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust with more oil, lemon, or pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- Use good-quality olives and olive oil for the best flavor.
- Start with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and add more as needed.
- Pulse tapenade until your desired texture is reached. Tapenade can be eaten a little rustic and textured or smooth.
- Olives & capers are pretty salty as is, so give tapenade a taste before adding any extra seasoning.
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
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Must Love Garlic says
Briny, garlicky, and so easy to make!