Description
This Olive Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade is a flavorful Mediterranean spread that’s perfect for appetizers. It’s made with a combination of briny olives, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. This versatile tapenade can be served on crostini, crackers, or used as a topping for grilled dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, capers, parsley, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add Olive Oil: With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Season: Season with black pepper to taste.
- Chill: Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve: Serve with crostini, crackers, or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This tapenade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
- It can also be used as a sandwich spread or stirred into pasta for a quick sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Spread
- Method: No-Cook, Food Processor
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
