Ingredients
Tapenade Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed olives, pits removed
- ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Remove pits from olives and roughly chop sun-dried tomatoes. Mince garlic cloves finely to ensure even blending in the food processor.
- Pulse in Food Processor: Place olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper into the food processor. Pulse 8-10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped to your desired texture. Scrape down the bowl as needed to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
- Adjust Texture: If you prefer a smoother paste, add a small amount of water and continue to blend until fine. For a chunkier tapenade, roughly chop ingredients and mix by hand instead of fully processing.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer the tapenade into a serving bowl and garnish with fresh herbs like basil or thyme if desired. Serve immediately on crostini, as a pasta topping, or alongside your favorite Mediterranean dishes.
Notes
- Pulse about 8-10 times for a grainy, coarse texture that retains nice chunks.
- Scrape the food processor bowl to make sure all ingredients are evenly chopped.
- To achieve a fine paste, add a little water and blend more thoroughly.
- Skip adding extra salt since olives and sun-dried tomatoes provide enough natural saltiness; adjust seasoning to your preference.
- This recipe is quick and requires no cooking, making it an easy last-minute appetizer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
