Description
This classic Mediterranean green olive tapenade is a flavorful blend of briny green olives, capers, garlic, lemon, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a dip, spread, or topping, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread, sandwiches, and charcuterie boards. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vibrant appetizer is a must-have for olive lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups pitted green olives (e.g., Castelvetrano)
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine green olives, capers, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
- Pulse a few times until coarsely chopped.
- Add lemon juice and drizzle in the olive oil while processing until a spreadable consistency is achieved.
- Stir in chopped fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve immediately with bread, crackers, or as a topping for meats and seafood.
Notes
- For a smoother tapenade, blend for longer.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Add anchovies or sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: green olive tapenade, Mediterranean spread, olive dip, olive appetizer