Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Kalamata Olive Tapenade
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    723

A vibrant and flavorful Kalamata Olive Tapenade, bursting with Mediterranean sunshine. This sophisticated spread features the briny intensity of Kalamata olives, balanced by the bright herbaceousness of fresh parsley, the piquant tang of capers, and a zesty lemon lift. Perfect as an appetizer, a spread for crusty bread, or a flavorful addition to grilled fish or chicken.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    359 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all ingredients and have them prepped and ready to go. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Place garlic cloves into a food processor; pulse until finely minced. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Add the Kalamata olives, chopped fresh parsley, drained capers, fresh lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil to the food processor. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Process the mixture until finely chopped but still retaining some texture. Avoid over-processing into a smooth paste. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Season the tapenade generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Remember that Kalamata olives are already quite salty, so adjust accordingly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Transfer the tapenade to a serving bowl. Allow the flavors to meld for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before serving for optimal taste. (30 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
If you prefer a smoother tapenade, you can gradually add more olive oil while processing until you reach your desired consistency.
Tapenade can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The flavors will continue to develop over time.
Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita bread, or crackers. It's also delicious as a topping for grilled vegetables or as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.

Deshaun Schumm

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 241 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Viola Anderson

    I used it as a spread on my turkey sandwich, fantastic!

  • Shyann Bechtelar

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick. It was amazing!

  • Lizeth Price

    Doubled the recipe and it was gone in a flash!

  • Jena Mcglynn

    The perfect appetizer for a dinner party. Everyone raved about it.

  • Stan Cassin

    Absolutely delicious! The lemon really brightens up the olives.

  • Odell Bogan

    I love that this recipe doesn't include anchovies. It's perfect for vegetarians!

  • Dahlia Monahan

    So easy to make and full of flavor. A new staple in my kitchen.

  • Holden Gottlieb

    Next time, I'll try adding a few sun-dried tomatoes for extra depth.

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