Description
A simple and flavorful Easy Tapenade recipe combining Castelvetrano and Niçoise olives with fresh parsley, capers, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. This classic Mediterranean spread is perfect for serving with bread, crackers, or as a condiment for meats and vegetables, made effortlessly in a food processor in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Tapenade Ingredients
- 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted
- ½ cup Niçoise or Kalamata olives, pitted
- ¼ cup lightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley (thin stems are ok)
- 1 tablespoon drained capers
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of your food processor, add the pitted Castelvetrano and Niçoise olives, fresh parsley, drained capers, extra virgin olive oil, pressed garlic, and lemon juice to prepare for blending.
- Pulse Initial Blend: Pulse the mixture briefly about 10 times. This helps to roughly chop the ingredients while starting to incorporate the flavors. After pulsing, use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl to ensure an even blend.
- Final Pulse to Desired Texture: Pulse an additional 5 to 10 times until the ingredients are well chopped but not pureed. Aim for a coarse, spreadable texture according to your preference.
- Serve and Store: Transfer the tapenade to a serving dish and enjoy it immediately as a spread or condiment. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a milder olive flavor, use predominantly Castelvetrano olives which are buttery and less salty.
- Adjust the garlic amount according to your preference for pungency.
- This tapenade works well as a dip, spread on crostini, or mixed into pasta for additional flavor.
- Store in an airtight container and drizzle a thin layer of olive oil on top before refrigerating to help maintain freshness.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, pulse a few more times but avoid pureeing completely to preserve some texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
