Green Olive Tapenade Recipe

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Greek, Italian

Keyword: easy tapenade recipe, green olive recipes, green olive spread, green olive tapenade recipe, olive appetizer, olive recipes, olive tapenade

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 32kcal

This easy green olive tapenade recipe is a bold, briny olive spread made with green olives, capers, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Serve it as a dip, sandwich spread, or appetizer for crostini and cheese boards.

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Equipment

Microplane Grater

Ingredients

1 cup green olives , pitted and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon shallot , minced
1 tablespoon roasted red pepper , minced
1 tablespoon capers , rinsed
1 tablespoon carrot , minced
1 clove fresh garlic , grated
1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil , as needed

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pitted and chopped 1 cup green olives, minced1 tablespoon shallot, minced 1 tablespoon roasted red pepper, drained and rinsed 1 tablespoon capers, minced 1 tablespoon carrot, grated 1 clove fresh garlic, 1/4 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper . Toss to combine.
Depending on how much oil came from other ingredients, add 1-2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil , as desired. It might not need any.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with your favorite crackers or crostini. I like to serve mine on a soft cheese spread.
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